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 Manager

Dana Johnson (Spring 2011 - Current)

Dana started with Wisconsin Youth Company in the fall of 2010 as an AFTER SCHOOL site supervisor, after completing her B.S. in Environmental and Adventure Education from UW-Stevens Point.  Her experience with various-aged youth includes working with girl scouts, at summer camps and an environmental center, as well as teaching rock wall climbing and ropes courses.  Dana is enoying her return to Madison.  You are likely to find her biking or skiing the local trails, depending on the weather.

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?!"

Trip Leader

Jess Ebert (Summer 2011 - Current)