Karla Weber Wandel

Karla Weber Wandel is Wisconsin native and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the School of Human Ecology’s Human Development and Family Studies program. She also has her Master of Science degree in Communications & Public Relations from Purdue University’s Brian Lamb School of Communication.  Now in her 18th year, she has made her professional home in the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA), first as an Advisor and the Front Desk Supervisor and now as the Communications Manager. Beyond OSFA, Karla works nationally to support others’ efforts to improve and simplify the communications related to accessing higher ed, including as a SAP consultant with the John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) in California.

Outside of her professional life, Karla enjoys volunteering with local organizations, cross-stitching, listening to live music, hiking/walking/aimlessly wandering and traveling. She can spend just as much time with her partner, Josh, and dog-children, Nellie & Biggie, loving the outdoors as they can on their couch streaming the latest content.