From solving escape rooms to helping students achieve their professional dreams, Rikky Klassy brings a sense of care, collaboration, and fun to her role at the School of Nursing.
Faculty & Staff Profile
Meet Kim Nolet: Research Implementation Manager
From judging Kansas City barbecue to shaping nursing research, Kim Nolet brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to the School of Nursing. Discover how her role connects faculty, students, and communities to advance health care innovation.
Meet Rachel Stanek: CTEN Clinical Assistant Professor
Two-time Badger Rachel Stanek shares her journey from BSN student to assistant professor.
Meet Jessica LeClair: Assistant Professor
Jessica LeClair’s journey has come full circle—from student to clinical faculty, researcher, postdoctoral trainee, and now professor. Inspired by the mentorship she received, she’s empowering nursing students to become the leaders our world needs.
Meet Diane Farsetta: Center for Aging Research Education (CARE) Manager
Farsetta talks about her groundbreaking work with older adults and their caregivers.
Meet Brian McGrath: Accountant I
Brian McGrath weaves his passion for songwriting with a career in accounting, finds surprising similarities between the two, and shares why he loves his role at the School of Nursing.
Meet Jin Jin: Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator
Jin Jin talks about her role, the amazing students she works with, and why AI can never replace human nurses.
Meet Kelli Richards: Career Development & Learning Support Manager
Kelli share how the students she works with motivate her to keep growing and what makes her team unique.
Meet Teri Pipe: Professor of Practice
Dr. Teri Pipe is a professor of practice at the School of Nursing who is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of nurses and leaders.
A New Type of Translation
For UW–Madison School of Nursing alum and professor Dr. Maichou Lor, creating tools to address culturally-appropriate care and improve clinical practice means patients’ symptoms are no longer lost in translation.