Point Out Loud: Women Trailblazers

UW-Stevens Point
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This podcast focuses on the fact that at UWSP, Women Thrive. We thrive in the world because we participate in leadership at all levels of human decision-making. The UW-Stevens Point Women Trailblazers Podcast centers women and all the ways we lead together. “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  1. May 21

    Intersecting sport and society, Sport Business at UWSP launching fall '26 featuring Kevin Neuman 

    Meet season 9 co-host Kevin Neuman, assistant dean for the College of Professional Studies and head of Sentry School of Business and Economics.

  2. May 21

    Bring the ladder up with Abigail Koopman '24

    Abigail Koopman ‘24, serves as Manager of Partnership and Activation for the Wausau Woodchucks baseball and Wausau Ignite softball teams. In her role, she oversees all aspects of Partnership and Sponsorship Activation including designing stadium signage and billboards, compiling game program advertisements, in-stadium Public Address reads, designing and acquiring promotional giveaway items and any other items involved within the contract. She also oversees all in-stadium entertainment including all between-inning on-field promotions and games, planning theme nights and video board operations. In-season and during the off-season, she manages community outreach and impact including donation requests, mascot appearance requests, attending various community events and managing a staff of interns. She stepped into this role after previously interning with the organization as a student in fan service and on-field production. As a student at UWSP she was involved in the Sentry School of Business and Economics as a Smiley Professional Events Intern, helping to plan professional development activities for students. She was also a member of the Pointer Pep Band and Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship.

  3. May 21

    Changing the imagination with Madison Schiefelbein '25

    Madison Schiefelbein ‘25, is a Wisconsin based creative, focusing on documentary, commercial work, sports, short filmmaking and music videos. Her interest in videography began when she was a kid, making comedy videos with her cousin at their grandmother’s house. In high school, she substituted turning in paper homework with educational videos, and captured as much of her life on camera that I could. That interest carried over into adulthood, and blossomed into a passion for storytelling. Madison now works with UWSP athletics as a photographer, and for a local alumni owned production company, Thousand Lumens. Madison graduated with a bachelor of science in media studies and sociology and says most of her growth comes from my exploration of emotion within sports, studying and shadowing creatives on set, experimenting with found footage and staying curious.

  4. May 21

    Take the leap and stay the course with Diane Gilbert '06

    Diane Gilbert ‘06, was named the Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator for UW-Stevens Point Athletics in April 2022. Prior to that, she was a member of the UWSP athletic department for 12 years as the top assistant coach for the UWSP women's basketball program. The Pointers went 214-124 while Gilbert was a member of the coaching staff, including five NCAA Tournament appearances and four WIAC Tournament titles. She also led the UWSP women's golf program for the past two seasons. Gilbert is no stranger to success at UWSP. She was a member of the UWSP women's basketball team from 2001-05 and was a member of the 2002 National Championship team. She was inducted into the UWSP Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008. In addition to coaching, her tenure at UWSP has including working as NCAA Compliance and Eligibility Coordinator, Student Success Coordinator for Athletics, Associate Lecturer and serving on the Athletics Hall of Fame committee among the litany of other duties. Gilbert graduated from UWSP with a bachelor of science in health promotion and wellness in 2006. She earned her master's in education from Edgewood in 2009, where she also served as a graduate assistant coach. A native of Monroe, Wis., Gilbert now resides in Plover with her husband, Grayson, daughter, Natalie, and son, Griffin.

  5. Mar 26

    Building Chambers of Community featuring Amanda Gilman '12

    Amanda Gilman currently serves as Director of Development at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Amanda is a purpose-driven leader with expertise in fundraising, higher education and team development. She holds a master's degree in community organizational leadership from UWSP and is deeply committed to creating meaningful connections that inspire progress. As the incoming President of IGNITE Young Professionals in Stevens Point, Amanda is passionate about reigniting the organization’s mission—building a strong, inclusive, and dynamic community for young professionals across central Wisconsin. Her leadership and service have earned her the UW-Stevens Point Chancellor's Leadership Award and the University Spirit of Community Service Award. She also currently serves as Head Advisor for Black Student Union & Black Student Coalition.

  6. Mar 26

    Bring Your Own Seat to the Table featuring Mandy Heath '06

    Mandy Heath serves as Vice President, Philanthropy Services at Gobel Group, a national healthcare philanthropy firm. Previously, she served as the Senior Director of the Prospect Development & Data Management teams at the FIU Foundation, Inc. In her role, she oversaw all aspects of prospect development and data management in support of FIU’s $750M Next Horizon campaign. With over 15 years of prospect development and advancement operations experience, Mandy has worked and consulted with various non-profit, healthcare and higher education organizations to build successful and efficient relationship and database management systems. Mandy has a broad range of experience in fundraising, prospect development, database management, grateful patient programs, donor relations, board development, gift administration and processing, data analytics, data visualization and strategic and campaign planning. Previously, Mandy held a variety of positions with the City of Tempe/Tempe Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Ballet Arizona, Dignity Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Barrow Neurological Institute.Mandy is a very active volunteer and member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (Apra) and has served in various capacities. Additionally, she is a founding board member of the Waking Women’s Healing Institute, a place of learning and healing that works to address and prevent MMIW (Missing Murdered Indigenous Women) and acts of sexual violence against Indigenous women, girls and two spirit individuals. She earned her bachelor’s degree in arts management from the University of Wisconsin – Stevent Point and received the UWSP Leadership Award in 2006.Mandy is also principal owner of Mandy Heath Consulting, LLC and is a consulting partner with the Inclusive Philanthropy Institute.

  7. Mar 26

    Look Where Your Passions Are featuring Laura Welsh '02

    Laura Welsh is a seasoned Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Community Relations professional. With more than 15 years of experience connecting organizations to purpose-driven impact, she currently serves as Director of Community Relations at Capital Credit Union.  Previously, Laura dedicated nearly nine years to Kimberly-Clark, where she spearheaded regional and national CSR initiatives that supported organizational missions and delivered brand-aligned community impact.  Active in volunteer leadership and a passionate advocate for issue facing women and children, she has served as on multiple nonprofit boards including Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, The Monthlies Project and the National Diaper Bank Network.  Laura holds a bachelor's degree in arts management with emphases in public relations and marketing from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, along with corporate social responsibility certificates from Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy and Johns Hopkins University.  Currently residing in Appleton, Wis. with her husband of more than 20 years and her three children, Laura enjoys exploring our beautiful state, golfing, cooking and anything active that can be done as a family.

  8. Mar 26

    The Collective Yes featuring Bridget Kesner '85

    Bridget Kesner has spent 35 years working in nonprofits, serving organizations that primarily support children and families. She currently serves as the Director of Development for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Eastern Wisconsin. Since 2015, Bridger has led development efforts including individual donor cultivation, grant management and strategic fundraising initiatives that help keep families close during medical crises. Previously, she spent 11 years in development roles at Marquette University, managed training and development at Quarles & Brady LLP and directed student enrollment at St. Pius X Catholic High School. Bridget is passionate about sharing her time, talent and energy while building meaningful donor relationships and advancing mission-driven work that strengthens her community

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This podcast focuses on the fact that at UWSP, Women Thrive. We thrive in the world because we participate in leadership at all levels of human decision-making. The UW-Stevens Point Women Trailblazers Podcast centers women and all the ways we lead together. “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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