Meet the Staff
Luis Benevoglienti
Associate 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...
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Multicultural Student Services
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LGBTQ Resource Center
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Student Advocacy
- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives
- Lawton Undergraduate Retention Grant
- Advanced Opportunity (AOP) Grant
- Taking Care of Business Annual Celebration
- General Questions about the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
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...
- OMSA Administration Items
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration
- Taking Care of Business Annual Celebration
Amanda Markwardt
Multicultural Initiatives Specialist
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
- DACA/Undocumented Initiatives and Resources
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration
- Hispanic Heritage Month Programming
- Asian Heritage Month Programming