Welcome Xai, our new Communications Specialist!
Xai Xiong, also a UW-Madison alumnus, worked at the University of Wisconsin-Extension – FoodWIse as an Office Operations Associate. During his time at FoodWIse, he managed events, assisted with multimedia work, and represented the program at a State-Level.
While in college, Xiong worked for The Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO) and as an Undergraduate Academic Fellow for the Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE), a seven-week program for first-year scholars entering the university. He also volunteered at Hmong events while in high school and in college. He also tutored high school students in math and chaperoned city-wide events.
“To see the impact that the Morgridge Center for Public Service creates with its engagement between UW-Madison students and community played a key role in me wanting to be here.” Xiong said. “Its missions and objectives align with my beliefs and actions I have as a person and as an alumnus.”
His job is to promote, collaborate, and disseminate the mission of the Morgridge Center for Public Service. He plays a role in bridging the gap between the students and community.
Xiong said he hopes to get to know and be involved with the students and community more. He said one of his goals for this year includes working to spread the message and work of the Morgridge Center.
“As an undergrad at UW-Madison and working professional, I was a huge proponent for diversity, inclusion, and equity and my hopes is that I can continue to carry the work that I’ve done in the past and contribute that to UW-Madison, the city of Madison, and the Morgridge Center for Public Service,” Xiong said.
Each one of these Badger alumni bring their experience, expertise and fresh ideas to the Morgridge Center for Public Service. While all three of these individuals have only worked for the center for less than two months, each one of them are prepared to help students find their pathway to public service.
By Malik Anderson (PEOPLE Program)