Y’Noka Bass ’18
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
Majors at the UW: English, Legal Studies
Activities at the UW: Badger Volunteers, Center for Cultural Enrichment, Associated Students of Madison
Current Job/Industry: Attorney

“I joined the Recent-Grad Council as a way to connect back with the university in a new light. It was really a chance to grow on my undergraduate experience by connecting with alumni who I hadn’t had the chance to meet while in undergrad. It’s also a great way to engage with other attorneys who graduated from the UW, whether that be for undergrad or law school.”

Denzel Bibbs ’19
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Schererville, IN
Majors at the UW: Mechanical Engineering
Activities at the UW: Chancellor’s Scholar, Leaders in Engineering Excellence and Diversity Scholar, National Society of Black Engineers, UW Makerspace
Current Job/Industry: Project Manager in Construction Management

“I am thrilled to join the Recent-Grad Council to reconnect with fellow alumni. I think it is a great opportunity to broaden my network with the UW–Madison community. I had a fantastic undergraduate experience while I was on campus. This school is what brought me to Wisconsin, and I would like to give back to the community by building opportunities for recent graduates.”

Izzy Boudnik ’21
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Majors at the UW: Political Science, Educational Policy Studies Certificate, Honors in the Liberal Arts
Activities at the UW: Daily Cardinal, Open Seat On-Campus Food Pantry, Center for the First-Year Experience Undergraduate Teaching Fellow
Current Job/Industry: Program Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

“I didn’t know how much I would miss the UW until I moved to Philadelphia after graduating. I joined the Recent-Grad Council as a way to stay connected to a place that has had a significant impact on my life and to be in community with others who feel similarly. Additionally, as a first-generation graduate of the UW, I wanted to ensure that voices of recent grads and alumni from underrepresented backgrounds are heard.”

Jessica Gomez ’22
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Majors at the UW: Textile and Fashion Design and Legal Studies
Activities at the UW: Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Advocates for Immigrants’ Rights, Club Q, Latinx Pre-law Student Association, ChiLaCSA
Current Studies: JD Candidate

“I am excited to join RGC because I want to stay connected to UW–Madison beyond my undergraduate experience. During my time at the UW, I often found myself creating spaces that promoted diversity and inclusion, I hope to continue that work as an alum! I want to continue to be a part of a community that is uplifting and inclusive!”

Max Herteen ’21
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Wauwatosa, WI
Majors at the UW: English and History with Comprehensive Honors
Activities at the UW: Honors Student Organization, All-University Strings, GreenHouse Learning Community, Dean’s Ambassadors Program
Current Studies: Educational Policy and Leadership, PhD Candidate

“I had a fantastic experience at the UW, and I couldn’t turn down the chance to stay connected to the school in such a meaningful way. I’m thrilled to work with other recent grads and hopefully be a successful advocate for other Badgers around the world. I am also excited to gain new perspectives from other members of the council and translate my passion and pride into ideas and events. I’m definitely a “hype man” type of person, so being on the Recent-Grad Council is a more formal way to share the enthusiasm I already have in my day-to-day life! Once a Badger, always a Badger!”

Juhi Jhaveri '21, ’22
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Majors at the UW: Psychology and Nursing
Activities at the UW: Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, Campus and Visitor Relations Tour Guide
Current Job/Industry: Registered Nurse at Northwestern Medicine

“I am excited to join the Recent-Grad Council because it will give me the opportunity to stay connected with the university as well as fellow alumni from all over the world. Since my undergraduate years, I have always been passionate about connecting Badgers from all points of life, and being part of the Recent-Grad Council will give me the ability to do that as a proud alumna. Being part of this council is something that is extremely important to me, and I am so excited to start my journey with the alumni association and my fellow council members!”

Jack McGovern ’17
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Majors at the UW: Economics and Russian Language
Activities at the UW: Economics Student Union, Big Ten Leadership Group, Sigma Phi Society
Current Job/Industry: Project Manager in Expense Software

“Being a part of the RGC was a great decision. I loved getting to collaborate with the other members to plan the first Recent-Grad Weekend this past year and create a unique experience for other recent graduates. The group of council members is INCREDIBLE!”

Jackson Miller ’20
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Majors at the UW: Business Administration
Activities at the UW: Food Recovery Network — Madison Chapter, Finance and Investment Society
Current Job/Industry: Financial Analyst, Manufacturing

“I’m excited to be able to connect with other Badgers from around the country. I’m also excited to have the opportunity to better connect with local Badger alumni in a way that positively impacts the community.”

Jelani Perez ’17
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Majors at the UW: Rehabilitation Psychology
Activities at the UW: Black History Month and Latinx Heritage Month Planning Committees, Bias Response Team, Diversity Squad
Current Job/Industry: Higher Education

“I decided to join RGC to stay connected to the university and create new experiences for younger alumni. I am committed to developing spaces that are inclusive of different identities and foster a sense of belonging. RGC is a great opportunity to develop my skills in program development and inclusion initiatives. I have gained a stronger connection to the UW through this experience and feel like I have a direct hand in creating community on campus and beyond.”

Oussama Rouijel MS’22
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Rabat, Morocco
Majors at the UW: Urban and Regional Planning
Activities at the UW: Wisconsin Student Planning Association, Wisconsin Real Estate Club, Wisconsin Model United Nations
Current Job/Industry: Planning and Real Estate Development

“I joined the Recent-Grad Council to remain connected to the UW and the alumni network, and above all to give back to an awesome community I have been part of for the last two years. It is also a great way to foster mutual support between recent graduates and trigger new approaches of exchanging smart ideas. The alumni network holds tremendous possibilities to help in tackling the challenges facing the young graduates.”

Yuka Shiotani ’17
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Franklin, WI
Majors at the UW: Russian Language, History, International Studies
Activities at the UW: Pre-Law Society, Russian Flagship Program
Current Job/Industry: Lawyer

“I learned how to collaborate with a team that is spread out across the United States to create a successful large event. I am so happy to stay connected to UW–Madison through this opportunity and meet fellow alumni.”

Helen Yuan ’21
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Wilmington, DE
Majors at the UW: Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies
Activities at the UW: Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Mu Kappa Tau Marketing Fraternity, UW Advertising Club, Student Leadership Program
Current Job/Industry: Consulting, Innovation Strategy

“UW–Madison’s electric school spirit, hard-working culture, and uplifting campus environment are differentiating factors that separate the Badger experience and what initially drew me to the university. I am excited to join RGC to elevate these factors in the postgrad community and continue to build touchpoints where alumni can connect, learn, and grow together. Through RGC, I hope to meet other like-minded young professionals across diverse industries to develop my skills as a leader and give back to the Badger community, which has taught me so much!”