About

The Office of Federal Relations advocates on federal policies and issues that affect the university, facilitates congressional and administration meetings for university administrators, faculty and staff, coordinates issue briefings for members of congress and their staff, and serves as a liaison between the University and the federal government. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Relations, the Office of Federal Relations advances UW–Madison’s interests in Washington, D.C. and is responsible for sharing with campus stakeholders policy and funding developments that may impact the research, education or outreach missions of the University.

Meridith Kisting stand to the right speaking to Tammy Baldwin who faces away from the camera listening and observing the equipment Kisting is describing. In the background, is medical equipment including a large screen and scanning equipment.

Contact Us

Laura Phillips

Director of Congressional Affairs
lmphillips@wisc.edu
608-263-5357

Elizabeth Hill

Director of Federal Relations for Research
elizabeth.hill@wisc.edu

Partners

Dave Schroeder

Director of National Security Initiatives, Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research
dave.schroeder@wisc.edu