Alumni Association
The WILS Alumni Association supports Wisconsin Leadership Seminars by providing ongoing educational, leadership, and networking opportunities for alumni. It helps student and civic leaders stay connected with peers from past seminars. Membership is free and lifelong.
The Alumni sponsors several OUTSTANDING events during the year at various sites across the state, including:
Alumni Reunions – Twice a year, alumni gather for weekend reunions at different Wisconsin locations. Each event includes community service, a guest speaker, a local business tour, recreational activities, and plenty of fun!
Seminar Staff – Each year, over 80 alumni return to volunteer, playing a vital role in making the WILS Seminar a success.
Service and Fundraising Events – Alumni volunteer year-round to support WILS and other organizations through activities like nonprofit work, gardening, car washes, and concession stands.
Seminar Committees – Alumni can volunteer on five key committees that help prepare for the seminar: Seminar Planning, Recruitment, Registration, Social Media, and Staffing.
Board of Directors
Nevaeh Clayton
President
Hello, my name is Nevaeh Clayton. I am beyond excited to be your Alumni Association Board President for the 2026-27 year! I attended seminar in 2023 and I am from Green Bay, Wisconsin (Go Pack Go). I am also currently a Student-Athlete at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. I am grateful to say this will be my 3rd year on the AA Board! I come back to WILS to give back everything it has given me. WILS has truly shaped me into the person I am today and has had such a powerful impact on my life. The seminars, reunions, and events have given me lifelong friendships and unforgettable experiences. I hope to give others the same opportunities and experiences that have meant so much to me, so they can enjoy WILS just as much as I do.
Joe Rzentkowski
Vice President
Hi everyone, my name is Joe Rzentkowski, and I attended WILS in 2023. I’m from Middleton, Wisconsin, and currently attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I’m a sophomore and active in residence hall leadership. As a first-year member on the WILS Alumni Board, I’m excited to work with a devoted team while giving back to an organization that has had such an impact on my life and on the lives of so many others. WILS introduced me to so many impactful leaders and friends, and I’m grateful for our community and the opportunity to share that community with future WILSers.
Shaunak Chaudhuri
Hi! My name is Shaunak Chaudhuri, and I am a senior at Grafton High School. Since 2025, when I first attended seminar, WILS has grown to be a huge part of my life. As a second year board member, I’m excited to work with the board and advisors again, and grateful to work for such amazing pillars! Outside of WILS, I’m an active member in my school's clubs, like FBLA, MUN, Robotics, and our A Capella group. I’m excited to meet as many people as I can, and I hope that they find as much joy in it as I had
Adam Capatske
Treasurer
Yo! I'm Adam Capatske, and I attended WILS in 2024. I’m from Ellsworth, Wisconsin, but I’m currently studying Journalism at University of Wisconsin - Madison. ROLL BADGE! This is my third year on the AA board, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with this team of dedicated brilliant minds. Certainly, we all come back to WILS because it made an impact on us, but more realistically we strive to continue that tradition and reunite with our fellow WILSers. I’m ecstatic for this next year and this team will accomplish great things for all WILSers
Secretary
Gabby Tesar
Member at Large
Hello! My name is Gabby Tesar, and I attended seminar in 2024, representing New Richmond High School. I am currently a student at UW-Madison, and I love all things volunteering and striving for a better tomorrow. This is my first year on the board, and I cannot wait to make so many ideas come to reality with the voice of all in mind. Like others, WILS was my first experience being accepted as the entire version of myself. I come back to WILS because it endlessly inspires me to be that version of myself every single day, while witnessing the same experience happening to others. My love for this organization grows each year making me so excited to come back each year and grow in my involvement!
Kellen Schaefer
Member at Large
Hi! My name is Kellen Schaefer. I am a senior at Mayville Jr/Sr High School. Attending the 2025 WILS seminar was a life-changing experience for me that changed the way I interact with others and see the world. While this is my first year on the board, I am dedicated to the WILS mission and look forward to building my connections in this wonderful community! I wanted to run for the board because WILS was such an awesome experience that I wanted to give back in any way that I could. Once I learned that the board was the place to do that, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I am so excited to help guide and cultivate the next generation of student leaders!
Piper Ryan
Public Relations Director
Hi! My name is Piper Ryan, and I am a 23er from Deerfield, WI. This is my fourth year on the board, and I’m so excited to be back as your Public Relations Coordinator! Currently, I attend UW Madison (roll badge) as a sophomore where I study Psychology and Legal Studies with certificates in Criminal Justice and Applied Social Research! Each year, I come back to WILS because I’m reminded of what it feels like to find your purpose, yourself, and your community. There’s something incredibly meaningful about being a part of those moments, and being able to help share them with others!
Whitney May
Media Coordinator
Hi! My name is Whitney May, and I am so excited to be this year's media coordinator! I attended seminar in 2025, and am a high school senior from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Back home, I enjoy spending my time with family and friends, and am involved in show choir, cross country, and many other groups such as NHS! This will be my second year on the WILS Alumni Board, and I am very excited to see what’s to come for this upcoming year! When I first came to WILS for my first seminar, I learned how welcoming and kind the community truly is, and this is ultimately why I decided to come back to WILS. The feeling of being in an environment completely free of judgement is an amazing experience I wish for everyone! WILS has given me so many amazing opportunities, and I am excited to see all of the next young leaders thrive here at WILS!
Louie Peterson
First-Year Liaison
Hello everyone! My name is Louie Peterson, and I am honored and excited to be the 2026-27 First Year Liaison! Right now, I am a Junior at Platteville High school where I am involved in the schools Key Club, Student Council, Cross Country, and Track. This is my first year on the board, so I kind of feel like a freshman again, but I’ve loved it so far! I attended WILS this past summer, and it was unlike anything I had ever seen before, but in the best way possible! It was one of the first times where I could be the most authentic and true version of myself. I met so many people that were just like me, and I made so many strong connections in such a small amount of time with people that I had never met before. I love making genuine connections with everyone, and I feel like WILS is the perfect opportunity to do this, which is why I am coming back to seminar this year. I can’t wait to get to know the 27’ers, and I hope to contribute to their amazing experience this seminar!