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Meet Our Directors



These wonderful brothers will be working with the members
and their respective VPs to help the semester go smoothly.
(Alphabetized by title)


​​Ashley Soukup | Communication

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Hey guys! I'm Ashley and I'm in charge of updating this website this semester! I'm currently a junior studying Computer Engineering and Computer Sciences. I joined APO because I enjoyed having the opportunities to experience different parts of the Madison community through volunteering. Some hobbies I enjoy doing are downhill skiing, making friendship bracelets, and hanging out with friends. I hope everyone has a great semester!



​Alexa Schnittka | Conference

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Hey everyone!
​I’m Alexa Schnittka and I’m a junior here at UW studying Kinesiology- Exercise and Movement Science. I’ll be your Conference Director this semester. I joined APO freshman year and have loved it ever since. I love meeting all the new pledges and volunteering and making a difference in our community. Some of my favorite activities outside of APO include skiing, hiking, and bike rides with friends. If you’re interested in any of those too don’t be afraid to reach out.





​Sneha Polishetty | Family

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Hi everyone! I'm Sneha and I'm the Family Director. I'm currently a junior majoring in Computer Science with a certificate in Business, and I'm from the Philippines! This is my third semester in APO and my main project is to organize family data, family trees and plan family events for APO. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about families and how they work then please feel free to let me know. Can't wait to have another great semester in APO!
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Emily Damsen | Fellowship

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Hi all! My name is Emily Damsen and this semester I'll be working with Rachel and Julia as one of your Fellowship Directors this semester! I'm super pumped to help plan fun events for the bros to participate in. I'm a junior studying Education Studies with certificates in business and entrepreneurship, and I'm originally from Columbus, Ohio. In my free time I love traveling, going to concerts, hanging out with friends, and in general exploring new places around Madison. If you know of any bomb restaurants around the city, please hit me up, I'm always looking for new food!




​Rachel Hoppe | Fellowship

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Hi bros! My name is Rachel Hoppe and I'm one of our directors of fellowship. I get to help plan the fun stuff! I'm from Marinette, Wisconsin and I'm a retailing & consumer behavior major with a certificate in graphic design. I joined APO to make friends and give back to the Madison community. My favorite things include watching football, sitcoms, crafting, and going to hockey games!





​Kaylie Dymek | Finance

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My name is Kaylie and I am the finance director for the semester. As the finance director, I work with the VP to help them collect dues and keep track of expenses throughout the semester! I am an accounting major and I am also involved in Club Softball and The Center for First-Year Experience on campus. I joined APO to meet people and find more service opportunities on campus.





Hannah Reich | Fundraising

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My name is Hannah and I am the fundraising director this semester! I am in charge of creating fundraisers to raise money for our chapter. I am a senior studying Actuarial Science and Statistics. This is my fifth semester in APO, and I love getting to meet new people every semester. I am from Oakdale, MN and a fun fact is I work at Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar every summer during the Minnesota state fair!
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​Contact Hannah at apo.bt.fundraising@gmail.com




Molly Carmichael | Historian

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I am Molly Carmichael, and I am currently the historian. This means I manage our Instagram (@apobetatheta) so please DM me pictures!! I am from Park Ridge, IL, which is right outside of Chicago. I am majoring in political science & journalism and starting my junior year. I joined APO to meet new people and get to know parts of the Madison community I may not have otherwise. I like to listen to music, watch documentaries and play Mario Kart with my roommates :)



Abby Ernst | OCM Coordinator

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Hey everyone! I’m Abby Ernst and I’ll be your OCM director for the semester! I deliver packages to Our Campus Market and help with financials. I’m a junior and this will be my second semester in the APO. I’m majoring in psychology with a certificate in criminal justice and am from Victoria, MN. I joined APO because I wanted to get more involved in the UW community and meet some new friends! I’m also a part of running club on campus and absolutely love dogs:)

​Contact Abby at apo.bt.archive@gmail.com 


​Monica Schmidt | Pledge Relations

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Hi everyone I’m Monica Schmidt and I’m the Director of Pledge Relations. I help plan big little match ups and mixers for brothers to participate in. My major is Computer Science and I joined APO because I wanted to get to know people I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet otherwise. I also volunteered a lot in high school and felt I was severely lacking service hours in college. I love minigolf, so if anyone ever wants to go I’m in. I also enjoy playing board games and spending time with friends.


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​Veena Kirankumar | Pledge Relations

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My name is Veena Kirankumar, and I am one of the pledge relations directors this semester. I am a junior majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology, and I’m originally from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This will be my 4th semester in APO! Some of my favorite activities are singing with my acapella group, spending time with my friends, and volunteering with APO



Jenna Gaal | Rush and Retention

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Hello, my name is Jenna! I am partnering with Halle Dubois as a director of rush! My favorite thing about APO is how it brought me close to so many people while creating a difference in the community by volunteering at the same time! That is why I am so happy to have this position- I get to share my excitement with others! I am a sophomore from Oconomowoc, WI majoring in Human Development and Family Studies and Psychology! I enjoy hanging out with friends, cheering on the badgers, and drinking coffee!



Halle Dubois | Rush and Retention

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Hi guys, my name is Halle DuBois and I am one of your rush and retention directors this semester, which means I help plan and run rush events and decide on the rush theme. I’m a Human Development and Family Studies major with a certificate in Health and Humanities. I’m hoping to go to graduate school for occupational therapy. I’m a senior from Madison, and I’ve been in APO since my sophomore year! I joined because I love service and making friends! Some of my hobbies include working my life away, reading, going to football games, and hiking! I’m so excited to get to know all of you guys better this year!



Kash Jain | Secretary

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My name is Kashish Jain, but I go by Kash (pronounced like cash$$)! I am from Shakopee, Minnesota and I am a sophomore possibly studying Economics and Political Science (I’m undecided). Some of my favorite hobbies are dancing, watching Netflix, spending time with friends, and badger games! I joined APO the second semester of my freshman year. One of my favorite events was going to conference in the spring because it was so much fun and I got a lot closer with my APO brothers. I am the secretary this semester because I love being organized and love going to meetings! Feel free to contact me with any questions...looking forward to a great semester!

Contact Kash at apo.bt.secretary@gmail.com


Claire Anderson | Sergeant of Arms

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Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I am this semester’s Sergeant of Arms. I am a Junior majoring in Elementary and Special Education. I love kids, fall and Netflix! I joined apo for the volunteering and fellowship opportunities and the great community it creates!

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