Meet our exec team!

-Meet Bella-

“Hi Yogis! I’m Bella and I’m the Co-Founder and Co-President of Badger Yogis! I am a senior here at UW majoring in Nursing. I started doing yoga four years ago, and have been in love ever since! I have worked as a yoga instructor for Recwell in the past, and am now a 200 hour certified power yoga instructor! You can find me leading our biweekly group flows this year. When I’m not practicing or teaching yoga, I love to bike, spend time with my friends, work as a caregiver and hang out with my pets :) I can’t wait to meet you all and flow with you soon! 🧘‍♀️🕉”

-Meet Mandy-

“Hey Yogis! I’m Mandy and I’m the co-president for BY! I’m a senior studying biology and gender & women’s studies. I got introduced to yoga my freshman year and I have been in love with the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits ever since. In my spare time I love to read, sing, and be an active badger! I can’t wait to flow with you all virtually :)”

-Meet Olivia-

“Hi!! My name is Olivia and I am the workshop coordinator for badger yogis. I am a fifth year student here at UW studying Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Adapted P.E. I am a Mind Body instructor for Rec Well & I love Yoga and Pilates. A few fun facts: I love my dog, blueberries are my fav food ever, my living room has a disco ball, and I want to teach elementary PE. Looking forward to some ~super fun~ workshops this semester!”

-Meet Alexys-

“Hey Yogis! My name is Alexys, and I am the Treasurer for Badger Yogis. I am a current Junior studying Biology. I teach Powerflow classes through UW’s Rec Well department, and I love learning about how the mind and body work together. Along with yoga, I love to run, bike, and paint! Fun fact: At the end of August I biked with my dad from Madison to Milwaukee! I can’t wait to meet everyone!”

-Meet Brenna-

“Howdy!! My name is Brenna Haakinson and I am the fundraising chair for Badger Yogis. I am a sophomore here at UW-Madison studying Nutritional Sciences and am also in AFROTC. I joined Badger Yogis to de stress and do something good for my body. A few fun facts about me: My family owns an apple orchard, I have an eyelash extension business (@curlyqlashco), and I love to rework thrifted clothing! I am so so excited to meet new members and continue practicing yoga <3”

-Meet Natalie-

“Hey there friends! My name is Natalie, and I am the co-social media coordinator for Badger yogis! I am a junior here at UW studying geography, environmental studies, public policy, and pilates too! My favorite thing about badger yogis is the community that i have found within this group of people who are all focused on not only practicing yoga, but feeding positivity and love into the body and the mind. I love coffee, biking with friends, embroidering, dancing with my roommates, and exploring Wisconsin geography!”

-Meet Madison-

“Hi everyone! My name is Madison and I am one of the social media directors for Badger Yogis! I am a junior at UW-Madison studying Environmental Science & Spanish with a pre OT track! I love Badger Yogis because it provides a very positive community to be a part of along with many opportunities to take a break and destress. Besides yoga, I like to fill my time with biking, making any sort of craft, hammocking & hiking! (especially over quarantine!) I’m so pumped to get to know you all better!”

-Meet Elena-

“Hi everyone! My name is Elena and I’m the advertising chair this semester :) I’m a junior at Madison studying Neurobiology and Gender and Women’s Studies! I was introduced to yoga during high school, and have always loved how calm and centered it makes me feel. In my spare time, I love to play piano, sing, and scope out nearby coffee shops! Can’t wait to virtually meet you all :)”