Jace Addy

Howdy! My name is Jace, and I am a senior studying Environmental Engineering. My passion for the outdoors was ignited during a Rocky Mountains road trip in high school and I haven't looked back since. You can usually find me backpacking, canoeing, or trail running with the club, but I'm looking forward to taking advantage of all the other activities that Outing has to offer! If you have any questions at all regarding the club, don't hesitate to reach out to me at outingpresident@hoofers.org!

Genevieve Bertalot

Hey folks! My name’s Genevieve and I’m delighted to be the Vice President of Trips this year! I am a senior studying Cartography and GIS. There’s no place I feel at home quite like the backcountry and I love backpacking, canoeing, skiing, and just about any activity that gets me outside! If you think any of that sounds relatable, you’re in the right place! If you’ve got any questions about the trips we’re taking out or have a trip in mind that you’d like to run, let’s talk! I can be reached at vptrips@hooferouting.org — Happy Trails!

Grace Heinrich

Hey! I'm Grace, and I'm the Vice President of Instruction for this year! I am a senior studying Engineering Mechanics and Aerospace, and my favorite Outing activity is canoeing. I grew up canoeing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and haven't stopped since! The Instruction Board is in charge of training new leaders and helping current leaders, and if you are interested in leading or have any questions, please reach out to me at vpinstruction@hooferouting.org!

Brynn Frank

Hello! My name is Brynn and I’m so excited to be the Outing Club Secretary for the next year! I am a sophomore majoring in Psychology with certificates in Environmental Studies and Educational Services. I grew up going on canoe trips in the Boundary Waters and the Sylvania Wilderness with my family, which sparked my love for all things outdoors. Today, I’m a big fan of paddling, but Hoofers has introduced me to the wonderful worlds of backpacking and cross-country skiing. Feel free to reach me at secretary@hooferouting.org!

Trenton Huesmann

Hey! My name is Trenton, and I am a senior studying Biochemistry. My love for the world extends from molecules to mountains, and I represent some of that with my time in Hoofers. I am excited to serve the wonderful community that the HOC builds! Within the club, you can find me mainly trail running and backpacking, but I also love some kayaking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing! I'll pretty much try anything in the club. If you have any questions at all, don't be afraid to reach out to me at: treasurer@hooferouting.org

Lauren Pettis

Hi! My name is Lauren Pettis, and I’m one of the Marketing Co-Chairs. I’m a junior majoring in Journalism and Spanish. My appreciation of the outdoors started with summers spent up in Northern Minnesota, but has really grown during my time in Hoofers. My favorite activities to do with the club are canoeing and backpacking, but I also love trying new activities and meeting new people! Feel free to contact me at marketing@hooferouting.org.

Will Bush

Hello! My name is Will and I'm a sophomore studying Neurobiology and Education Policy. I have been wilderness tripping all through my teenage years and have found an amazing community in the Outing Club to continue my passion. I particularly love extended canoeing and backpacking trips and have a continuing dilemma about which one I enjoy more. Besides wilderness expeditions, I also enjoy napping in a hammock, trail running, road tripping, skiing, and finding new outdoor shenanigans that folks are willing to teach me. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please reach out to me at landsafety@hooferouting.org.

Caroline Rose

My name is Caroline. I am a graduate of the UW-Madison Geography Department, and I now work for the university as a cartographer. I am the Water Safety Chair, which means I oversee all of the paddling activities in the Outing Club, including quietwater canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and whitewater canoeing. I grew up around canoes and kayaks, so when I came to UW-Madison as an undergrad, the Hoofer Outing Club felt like home. Contact me at watersafety@hooferouting.org.

Layna Erredge

Hey y'all, I'm Layna, this year's tech chair! I am a junior studying conservation biology & environmental studies. I've always loved being outside, camping, and exploring with friends and family. I'm interested in all things aquatic and seek trips near large bodies of water to swim with cool fish. In the future, I would love to work with coral reefs in ocean conservation. My favorite thing about Hoofers is I can do amazing things outside with such cool people! I run the Hoofers website, so if you have any suggestions or fun ideas or just want to chat, please reach out to tech@hooferouting.org. I'd love to hear from you!

Daniel Niemi

Hey! My name is Daniel Niemi, and I am pumped to be Hoofer's Gear Manager. I am a freshman majoring in biology. My love for the outdoors grew from the many road trips my family embarked on and from the times I spent at my cabin in Northern Minnesota. Glacier National Park, the North Shore of Lake Superior, and the South Dakota Black Hills are some of my favorite places! My favorite Hoofers activity is anything that gets me outside, especially canoeing. If you have any questions or want to reach out, please do at equipment@hooferouting.org.

Lilyian Jenkins

Hey there! My name is Lily, and I'm excited to be serving as Ambassador Liason for Hoofers Outing Club! I'm a junior studying political science and environmental studies with a certificate in sustainability. My love for the outdoors stems from canoeing trips and bikepacking trips at camp starting when I was 10, and I haven't stopped since! My favorite activities are bikepacking and backpacking, but I truly enjoy any trip that will get me outside. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to reach out to outing@hoofersambassador.org and say hello!

Brock Wilson

What's up! My name is Brock Wilson, and I am your Social Chair! I am a community member who moved to Madison in the summer of 2023 and have been a hoofer ever since. I grew up in rural Indiana and have always loved being outdoors. I love hiking, longboarding, and mushroom hunting. Email me at social@hooferouting.org if you have any questions or an event in mind!

Srini Ramu

Heyo! I'm Srini, the Live Session Coordinator for the Instruction Board. I'm a sophomore studying Chemical Engineering. My love for exploring led me to the outdoors in Scouting, and I have been there since! I love to backpack and canoe and hope to try new things in Outing. If you're interested in leading any trips in the future, reach out to instruction@hooferouting.org!

Anna Swenson

Hey! I'm Anna Swenson, a sophomore majoring in conservation biology and developmental economics and I am so excited to be the Leader Events Chair on the Hoofer Instruction Board. I love spending time outdoors, specifically hiking and canoeing. My favorite all-time trip I've been on is a road trip to Glacier National Park, but through the club, my favorite trip has been a canoe trip to the Sylvania Wilderness! As Leader Events Chair, I set up fun stuff for current leaders, so if you have any requests, ideas, or anything else, email me at instruction@hooferouting.org.

Chris Fisher

Hi everyone! My name is Chris, and I am Project Co-Chair! I’m a graduate student getting my Masters in Business Administration in the Wisconsin School of Business. My love for the outdoors began in Scouting and I’m excited to continue my outdoor experiences in hiking, backpacking, and film photography. Feel free to reach out at instruction@hooferouting.org.

Emily Dzierzak

Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I’m so excited to be this year’s Co-Backpacking Chair I’m a sophomore studying Environmental Studies and Spanish. I started camping in elementary school and have loved it ever since. This summer I worked at a summer camp guiding backpacking trips and I’m so excited to continue leading backpacking trips during the school year! Feel free to reach out at backpacking@hooferouting.org with any ideas or questions!

Will Bush

Hello! My name is Will and I'm a sophomore studying Neurobiology and Education Policy. I have been wilderness tripping all through my teenage years and have found an amazing community in the Outing Club to continue my passion. I particularly love extended canoeing and backpacking trips and have a continuing dilemma about which one I enjoy more. Besides wilderness expeditions, I also enjoy napping in a hammock, trail running, road tripping, skiing, and finding new outdoor shenanigans that folks are willing to teach me. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please reach out to me at

canoeing@hooferouting.org.

Morgan McGauley

Hello! My name is Morgan McGauley. I am a fourth-year Biomedical Engineer, and I love all outdoor paddling, specifically (of course) sea kayaking. If I am not practicing throwing myself back into a kayak after an unsuccessful roll, you can find me hiking, camping, canoeing, and maybe tipping over in a little white water. I am hoping to get started with some backpacking soon! Feel free to reach me at seakayaking@hooferouting.org with any questions about how to get involved or how to progress in sea kayaking with Hoofers.

Braidy Beagle

Hey! I'm Braidy, I'm a junior majoring in chemistry and philosophy. I am the whitewater kayaking chair! Even before I can remember, my parents were taking me on hiking trips throughout Wisconsin and occasionally out east as well. Once I turned 8, my dad and I started going on whitewater rafting trips anywhere we could. Unsurprisingly, I thought whitewater was sick and I wanted to do more. Turns out, there's whitewater in Wisconsin! I'm always looking for people to paddle with or even lead whitewater trips with me so please reach out if you're interested at whitewater@hooferouting.org! Whether you've never paddled before, or you've been paddling your whole life, I'm looking forward to getting on the water with you all!

Alex Yun

Hey! I'm Alex and I'm a sophomore majoring in Math and CS (and maybe physics?). I'm a big backpacking enthusiast, so I also love making and maintaining sick trails! I’m one of the trail building co-chairs this year (along with Sophie)—feel free to shoot us an email at

conservation@hooferouting.org if you want to talk service!

Vivienne Andersen

Hey y’all! My name is Vivi and I’m so stoked to be the cross country ski chair for this year! I’m a sophomore studying French and Linguistics with a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I grew up doing a lot of hiking, backpacking and skiing, and I’m so glad to be able to continue pursuing those passions in the outing club. If you have any questions about xc skiing in the outing club, please email me at @xcski@hooferouting.org

Megan Seiler

Heyo! My name is Megan and I’m a Junior studying Atmospheric and Oceanic Science. I love meeting other people to go on new adventures with and watching them become more confident in the outdoors. I like all things outdoors, from sea kayaking to backpacking, but my favorite thing to do is ride bikes. You can find me shredding on my favorite trails in Copper Harbor, MI on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Recently, I’ve enjoyed spending my summer as a mountain bike mechanic/guide. If you want to chat about anything bikes, reach out to me at biking@hooferouting.org.

Audrey Catlin

Hey y’all! My name is Audrey and I am the snowshoe chair for Hoofers this year. I am a Freshman studying Spanish and Biochemistry, and I am looking forward to spicing up my winter with some fun snowshoeing. I am an outdoor enthusiast, and I love backpacking/hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing (of course). If you are looking for a way to spend some time outside this winter, get involved with the cool people at Hoofers, or just chat about why snowshoeing is the coolest, please contact me (and Vivi) at snowshoe@hooferouting.org.

Miguel Pingol

Hi! My name is Miguel, and I'm a sophomore Computer Sciences major. I'm so excited to be your guide to moving quickly on trails! My running journey started in high school when I joined the cross-country team. Our summer training camps in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range was where I discovered my love for altitude, elevation change, and all sorts of type 2 fun. Within the club, I'm usually either backpacking, trail-building, or leading trail running events, but I'm always down for everything the club has to offer. If you have any questions regarding trail running, please reach out to me at trailrunning@hooferouting.org

Cole Long

Hey! My name is Cole, and I am a senior currently in my second year of nursing school. I have been actively involved in the outdoors my entire life, growing up canoeing in northern Minnesota, backpacking, bowhunting, fishing, and more. I tend to get very busy during the school year, but always love to go out on a hoofers trip to kayak, canoe, or hike during my free time. If you have any questions about fly fishing in the club, give me an email at flyfishing@hooferouting.org or crlong3@wisc.edu.