Our Team
WLC-Milwaukee 2023 is filled with many hard-working, dedicated individuals! See below for our member's names and hover over their pictures to get to know them!
Dr. Werner has been the primary advisor for over the last ten years. He teaches a variety of courses including Microbiology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology and his research interests focus on molecular and microbiology. He is proud of the hard work and dedication that the WLC iGEM students show every year.
Dr. John Werner
Advisor
Head of the Biology Deparment,
Chair of the School of Life Sciences,
and Professor of Biology
Isabel Lee (Waddell) is a senior Biochemistry major and art minor. After graduating from WLC, she plans to become a research technician at Versiti the Blood Research Institute. Her favorite hobbies are knitting and crocheting. Her favorite thing about iGEM is having the opportunity to solve problems creatively with biology.
Isabel Lee (Waddell)
Team President
Biochemistry & Art '24
Kaytlyn Hartfield is a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran College and a Pre-medicine and Biochemistry major. After her time at WLC, she plans to go on to become an EMT and work her way up to Paramedic. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and playing tennis. She enjoys the opportunities iGEM provides to collaborate with others to create a project that helps in the community.
Kaytlyn Hartfield
Secretary
Pre-medicine & Biochemistry'24
Alyssa Keller is a senior biochemistry major and mathematics minor. She is planning to attend medical school after her time at WLC. Enjoying both research sciences and social involvement, Alyssa has been grateful for the opportunities iGEM grants her to combine the two.
Alyssa Keller
Treasurer
Biochemistry '24
Rachel Dziekan is a senior biochemistry major attending Wisconsin Lutheran College. She plans on going to graduate school to get her doctorate in molecular biology, cellular biology, or biochemistry with the final goal of becoming a research scientist. Rachel loves teaching others about the wonders and fun of science.
Rachel Dziekan
Communications Lead
Biochemistry '24
Logan Hennen is a sophomore who is double majoring in mathematics and computer science at Wisconsin Lutheran College. His plans for the future are uncertain at this point in time. Data analytics is one possible career for him. He has enjoyed learning about the process and science behind this project.
Logan Hennen
Wiki Lead
Mathematics & Computer Science '25
Amelia Neuwirth is a senior biology and neuroscience major and Spanish minor. She is planning to get her master’s in speech-language pathology. In her free time, Amelia enjoys reading and embroidery. Her favorite thing about iGEM is working with people who are passionate about science to help the community.
Amelia Neuwirth
Team Member
Biology & Neuroscience '24
Christal Phelps is a senior biochemistry student attending Wisconsin Lutheran College. She plans on working as a laboratory technician for one year before going to graduate school for a masters or doctorate in microbiology/immunology or biochemistry to conduct biomedical research. In her free time she enjoys reading, crocheting, and playing piano.
Christal Phelps
Team Member
Biochemistry '24
Elizabeth Farley is a senior biochemistry major attending Wisconsin Lutheran College. In the future, she plans to attend graduate school in genetic counseling. Some of her favorite hobbies are making jewelry and baking. Elizabeth’s favorite thing about iGEM is the opportunity to build skills in communicating scientific concepts to the general public.
Elizabeth Farley
Team Member
Biochemistry '24
Kayla Hanson is a junior at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Biology. In the future, she plans to attend pharmacy schools to get a PharmD and work as a pharmacist in a hospital. A fun fact about her is that she has played volleyball for 8 years and she can speak Spanish. Kayla is excited to use her skills and work with her team to solve complex biological problems.
Kayla Hanson
Team Member
Biology '25
Lauren Rastall is a freshman at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Biology, Psychology, and Spanish. Following her studies at WLC, Rastall plans on obtaining her doctorate and later attending medical school in the hopes of becoming a psychiatrist. In her free time, she enjoys running and doing anything outdoors. Her favorite part of iGEM is discussing relevant biological topics with like-minded peers.
Lauren Rastall
Team Member
Biology & Psychology '27
Min Larsen is a freshman at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Sports and Exercise Science and Chemistry. After graduating from WLC, she plans to go to either graduate school or medical school. She enjoys running and reading.
Min Larsen
Team Member
Sports and Exercise Science & Chemistry '27
Nathan Henricks is a sophomore at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Marine Biology. After WLC he plans to eventually get a masters degree in Marine Biology, but otherwise has not decided anything. Some of his favorite hobbies are diving, hiking, and playing trumpet.
Nathan Henricks
Team Member
Marine Biology '26
Sarah Weindorf is a junior at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Biology. After WLC, she plans to attend pharmacy school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and establish a career in pharmacy. Sarah’s favorite part of iGEM is learning new ways to help local communities.
Sarah Weindorf
Team Member
Biology '25
Sky Pope is a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran College who is a Pre-medicine Biology major and plans to obtain a masters in Physician Assistant studies with the hopes of specializing in pediatrics. Sky is a caregiver and medpasser at her local assisted living facility. She enjoys the new scientific techniques iGEM presents that can help the community that we live in.
Sky Pope
Team Member
Pre-medicine Biology '24
Sofia Luxem is a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Biochemistry and Music. After WLC, she plans to obtain her masters in Biochemistry along with becoming a clinical laboratory scientist at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Sofia’s favorite part about being in iGEM is that she can continue to learn about science with awesome people and be a part of making a difference in the community.
Sophia Luxem
Team Member
Biochemistry & Music '24
Silas Ebeling is a freshman at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying mathematics. After graduation from WLC, he plans to go to graduate school. He enjoys running and biking.
Silas Ebeling
Team Member
Mathematics '27
Sophia Kerkow is a junior at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Biology. After WLC, she plans to attend medical school to get an M.D. and study general surgery. In her free time, she enjoys playing violin, sewing, and paddleboarding.
Sophia Kerkow
Team Member
Biology '25
Amber Newell is a freshman at Wisconsin Lutheran College and is studying Biochemistry and Spanish. After graduating from WLC, she plans to go to medical school in order to be a doctor or surgeon. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, hiking, and target archery. Her favorite part of iGEM is learning about the science of bioengineering.
Amber Newell
Team Member
Biochemistry & Spanish '27