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Meet the Staff

Damian Evans

Damian Evans

Assistant Dean of Students
262-595-2540  |  evansd@uwp.edu

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Communication, 1996, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Master of Science (M.S.) in Student Personnel Administration, 2003, Concordia University of Wisconsin

Fun Fact 

I listen to music to motivate me through tough times. Sam Cooke “A change is Gonna Come,” Le’Andria Johnson “Deliver Me,” and “Better Days” to name a few. Please feel free to share with me songs that motivate you.


Contact Damian about...

  • Multicultural Student Services
  • LGBTQ Resource Center
  • Student Advocacy
  • Student Organization Advising
Luis Benevoglienti

Luis Benevoglienti

Assistant Director
262-595-2073  |  benevogl@uwp.edu

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Business Management with Concentration in Management Information Systems, 2003, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 2006, Iowa State University

Fun Fact

I like to listen to different types of music and I once learned to play piano.


Contact Luis about...

April Puryear

April Puryear

Program Associate
262-595-2674 | puryeara@uwp.edu

Education 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Sociology, 2006, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Fun Fact 

I LOVE the color PURPLE


Contact April about...

  • Peer Advisors
  • Taking Care of Business Annual Celebration
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Amanda Markward

Amanda Markwardt

Coordinator for Retention Programs
262-595-3182  |  markward@uwp.edu

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Journalism with specialization in Public Relations, 2012, Bowling Green State University

Master of Science (M.S.) in Administrative Leadership; Concentration in Adult, Continuing, Higher Education Administration, 2019, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Fun Fact

I love to cook and I consider myself a foodie. I love to experiment with new recipes, entertain guests, and try new restaurants.


Contact Amanda about...

  • Always Reaching Upward (ARU) Mentor Program
  • Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives
Colette Bell

Colette Bell

Coordinator for Retention Programs
262-595-2643  |  bellc@uwp.edu

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Journalism, 2017,  University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Fun Fact

I am a big fan of the arts; music, theatre, and dance. I even competed in the Wisconsin State Theatre Festival in High School and received the Best Actress award. Look out Academy Awards, here I come.


Contact Colette about...

  • MOSAIC Educators
  • Multicultural Professional Day
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