Meet The Staff

Director

Jason Anderson (1998 - Current)
Jason grew up in the Milwaukee area, but has lived in Madison since his days at "the UW."  More recently, Jason completed a Master's degree program in Experiential and Environmental Education.  In addition to Wander Wisconsin, Jason manages the AFTER SCHOOL summer day camp and enrichment programs as well as Middle School U and Generation Tours.  He has served on the board of the Wisconsin section of the American Camp Association.   Jason and his wife and two sons enjoy "wandering" Wisconsin together on the weekends.

Program Director

Cheri Wilson (2008 - Current)

Cheri was born in Madison but grew up in Northern California and Hawaii and moved to Cross Plains two years ago with her two kids and two dogs.  Cheri has a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University.  Her background includes running charter sailboats, environmental consulting and environmental education.  Cheri has also been a youth soccer coach and involved in Cub Scouts for several years.  Cheri was a volunteer with the Audubon Society where she helped with a prescribed burn at Corkscrew Sanctuary near Fort Meyers, FL.  She enjoys camping and exploring the outdoors with her kids and volunteering for a variety of environmental organizations.  She is excited to share her passion for nature and exploration with Wisconsin youth.

Trip Leader

Hope Edgren (Summer 2008 - Current)

Hope grew up in Wild Rose, WI, a small town of 700 people with nothing to do but to "wander" the great outdoors. She was raised by parents with a large interest in being outdoors and helping others. Hope is currently the Site Supervisor at Mt. Horeb Primary Center for the WI Youth Company. She enjoys hanging out with kids and providing all kinds of experiences for them. When Hope isn't in school working on a Psychology degree or hanging out with her daughter Lakelynn, 9 months, she is playing/ watching sports, getting ready for the upcoming camping season, and trying new restaurants.

Trip Leader

Joshua Ludke (Summer 2000 - Current)

Josh has been with Wander Wisconsin for eight summers. Before that he spent seven summers at the Wisconsin Lions Camp. Josh has a Bachelor's degre in Art Therapy from UW-Superior and earned his teaching certificate at UW-Madison for Art Education for grades k-12. Josh is a teacher for the Madison Metropolitan School District. He is an artist,  a storyteller and a musician.  A common question asked by returning campers is, "Will Josh be one of my trip leaders?!"