Who is Covering Wisconsin?

Covering Wisconsin is a program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. We help people understand and sign up for publicly available health insurance and other programs that support health.

  • Adam VanSpankeren

    Navigator Program Manager

    vanspankeren@wisc.edu

    (608) 347-0888

  • Alissa Bazsali

    Targeted Outreach Project Manager

    alissa.bazsali@wisc.edu

    (608) 265-9780

  • Allison Espeseth

    Director

    aehales@wisc.edu

    (608) 890-4784

  • Angie Laws

    Intake & Traige Representative

    angie.laws@wisc.edu

  • Brittany Greendeer

  • Caroline Gomez-Tom

    Enrollment Network and Accessibility Manager

    cbgomez@wisc.edu

    (608) 673-0560

  • Cheryl Isabell

    Milwaukee Community Engagement Lead

    cdisabell@wisc.edu

    (608) 575-3719

  • Claudia Mejia

    Bilingual Navigator

    cmejia4@wisc.edu

  • Colleen Harryman

    Navigator Lead - Southcentral

    charryman@wisc.edu

    (608) 577-3440

  • Donna Friedsam

    Strategic Initiatives Advisor

    dafriedsam@wisc.edu

  • Elizabeth Rothe

    Workforce and Affiliates Liaison

    erothe@wisc.edu

  • Gabriela Martinez Motta

    Bilingual Navigator

    martinezmott@wisc.edu

  • Helena Gilbertson

    Administrative Manager

    hmkahle@wisc.edu

    (608) 262-2618

  • Jennifer Bal

    Impact and Advancement Lead

    jbal@wisc.edu

  • Kathleen Duschene

    Navigator

    kduschene@wisc.edu

    (608) 669-7440

  • Katia Blanchette

    Bilingual Navigator

    kcblanchette@wisc.edu

  • Kimberly Turner

    Navigator Lead - Milwaukee

    kmueller9@wisc.edu

    (608) 400-1176

  • Michael Moriarty

    Design & Media Specialist

    memoriarty@wisc.edu

    (608) 265-6232

  • Nicholas Duke

    Navigator

    nduke@wisc.edu

    (608) 400-1177

  • Quentella Perry

    Navigator

    qperry@wisc.edu

    (608) 250-9222

  • Stephanie Severs

    Insurance Literacy & Communications Manager

    ssevers@wisc.edu

  • Tina Marshalek

    Community Relations Coordinator & Health Coverage Navigator

    cmarshalek@wisc.edu

    (608) 234-0014

  • Tony Lee

    Navigator Lead - Northeast

    Alee267@wisc.edu

    (920) 857-0401

What We Do

Check out our “What We Do” page that breaks down what Covering Wisconsin does both locally and throughout the state.

Learn more about our community support, health literacy resources, partnership efforts, presentations, trainings, and more!

Support for Wisconsin Enrollment Conference and general Promotions

The work of Covering Wisconsin (CWI) would not be possible without the generous support of our funders. We are pleased to acknowledge the agencies and foundations that have allowed CWI to continue and grow in our programming and to improve the health of Wisconsin residents.

Covering Wisconsin is a program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and is funded by a complement of grants, contracts, and contributions.

​Support for Health Insurance Enrollment Navigators:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services

  • Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

  • Public Health Madison & Dane County

Support for Educational Resources, Wisconsin Enrollment Conference, and/or Broad Organizational Support:

CWI does not promote specific health insurance companies. Any funds received are part of companies’ community support initiatives.

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Chorus Community Health Plans

  • Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative

  • Dean Health Plan of SSM Health

  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

  • Molina Healthcare

  • Network Health

  • United Healthcare Community Plan

  • United Way of Dane County

  • UW Health

  • Wisconsin SMP 

Milwaukee and Covering Wisconsin Win White House Healthy Community Challenge

Annual Public Health Award Presented to Covering Wisconsin

Covering Wisconsin was among those honored at the 2015 Public Health Awards ceremony held on Wednesday, May 6th in Madison. These annual Public Health Awards recognize those who have made significant contributions and demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving public health in our community…