Anneke Lisberg

Associate Professor of Biology and Assistant Chancellor for Inclusivity and Belonging at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Anneke Lisberg specializes in enhancing student success through initiatives like the STEM Boot Camp program. Her work focuses on supporting first-generation students, underrepresented minorities, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. She collaborates with committees addressing disability concerns, mental health, and student success.

As co-director of the STEM Boot Camp, she helps incoming students transition to university life through academic preparation and mentorship, significantly improving graduation rates. Her 2019 Tedx Youth talk, Bridge to College, highlights her research on barriers facing underserved student groups.

Her role as Assistant Chancellor emphasizes cross-campus collaboration to institutionalize inclusive policies. She advocates for environments where students collaborate effectively with peers and faculty to achieve academic goals.