University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Staff

Johnson, Wendy

As assistant director of the Mead Witter School of Music, Wendy’s responsibilities include administrative support for faculty governance and tenure and promotion processes; leadership in areas of student services, communications, and instrument inventory; donor stewardship; and policy-making and planning. 

Liu, Baoli

Baoli maintains the school’s pianos in practice rooms, studios, classrooms and performance venues, ensuring each instrument sounds its best for every practice session, rehearsal, and performance.

Murtaugh, Eric

Eric leads communication initiatives that connect audiences with the School of Music. His work includes strategic communications planning, content strategy, media relations, digital communications, branding, and storytelling. Eric and his team work closely with various stakeholders to guide messaging and communicate impact to external audiences.

Nelson, Olivia

As the Athletic Bands Coordinator, Olivia oversees the daily operations and logistics for the University of Wisconsin Athletic Bands program. She coordinates travel, events, student staffing, equipment, and administrative processes for the Marching Band, Varsity Band, Pep Bands, and Gig Bands, while supporting students, staff, and directors to ensure successful performances and events throughout the …

Petersen, Dann

Dann leads prospective student engagement and outreach initiatives, coordinates youth protection efforts, and builds meaningful community connections that strengthen the School of Music’s relationships with students, families, schools, and community partners.

Plourde, Alina

Reck, Todd

Ugorowski, Brian

Brian oversees the technical production, equipment, and staff at the Hamel Music Center. 

Utter , Denise

Denise manages all pep band events during the academic year and oversees the recruitment and hiring of student performers for community events year‑round.

Vander Hill, Henry

Henry assists the Technical Director and the student tech crew in providing audio and video for live events, concerts, and recitals at the Hamel Music Center. He also works to maintain and improve the audio and video infrastructure throughout the building.