Barb Kautz-Wittwer
Credentials: she/her
Position title: Interim Director of Student Leadership & Involvement
Email: barb.kautz@wisc.edu
Phone: 608.265.6612

Areas of Specialty:
Student Involvement, Student Staff Training, Leadership Development, Marketing
What niche do you fill in the Center for Leadership and Involvement?
I serve as the Interim Director of Student Leadership & Involvement. I work with CfLI’s budget, personnel and strategic planning. I pretty much have my hands in all things CfLI!
Academic Background:
B.S. in Education from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, M.S. in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University.
Areas of Interest:
Home decorating, traveling, shopping and crafting.
Biography:
I grew up in Delafield, WI and moved to Madison in 2003 to work at the center. I have worked in a number of different areas in the center, including Fraternity and Sorority Life, student involvement and leadership development. I love helping college students to grow and develop as leaders and everyday I feel incredibly lucky to be able to work with these amazing individuals. Through my work, I have been fortunate enough to be recognized by being awarded the TRIO’s Dr. Brenda Pfachler Excellence Award, Greek Life Council’s Gold Medal Award, Pi Kappa Alpha Distinguished Service Award, Chi Omega Sorority Outstanding Alumni Award, Division of Student Life Wisconsin Experience Award, the Student Personnel Association Excellence in Student Services Award and Student Affairs’ Commitment to the Wisconsin Experience Award. In my free time, I love playing with my twin boys and I’m still discovering all of the great things Madison has to offer.
Favorite Quotes:
“In simplest terms, a leader is one who knows where he wants to go, and gets up and goes.” John Arsine
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Gandhi
What do you think every student should know about the UW-Madison campus?
There are endless opportunities to get involved on-campus, so don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and take advantage of the experiences this amazing place has to offer!
Also, you do not need to hold a position to be a leader, everyone can make a positive change, therefore everyone has the capacity to be a leader. Don’t wait for a formal leadership role, take initiative, if you see a problem, be a part of the solution to fix it.