Meet The Staff

Managing Director

Jason Anderson, M.Ed. (1998 - Current Staff Member)
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 Generation Tours.  He serves 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.  Jason brings a good sense of humor and a passion for organization development to the program.

Program Director

Cheri Wilson (2008 - Current Staff Member)

Cheri was born in Madison but grew up in Northern California and Hawaii and just recently moved to Cross Plains 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

Joshua Ludke (Summer 2000 - Current Staff Member)
Josh has been with Wander Wisconsin for six 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 substitute 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?!" 

Trip Leader

Dave Weber (Summer 2003 - Current Staff Member)
When he is not out "wandering," Dave lives in Marshfield, Wisconsin where he taught junior high school math for 32 years.  He has worked with Boy Scouts at the troop level since his oldest son joined in 1980. This past year he received a prestigious award from the Boy Scouts.  To unwind and relax Dave loves to spend time with his wife Joan and do wilderness tripping. 

Trip Leader

Hope Edgren (Summer 2005 - Current Staff Member)

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 started at Chavez Elementary for the 2007-08 school year as a Program Specialist. She enjoys hanging out with kids and providing all kinds of experiences for them. She is a big sister in the Big Brother Big Sister program and has volunteered all over Wisconsin, the United States, and South America in various programs.  When Hope isn't in school working on an English degree or trying to save the world she enjoys traveling, four-wheeling, and baseball!