The Operations Division consists of Vice President, Madeleine Wisler and she works alongside her 5 directors. Check out the Presidential Board Blog to learn more about Madeleine. Come meet your 2023 Operations Directors below!
Your 2023 Operations Directors!
Co-Director of Event Programming: Lauren Fancher
First up, the Co-Director of Event Programming, Lauren Fancher! Lauren is a sophomore and started her Jagathon journey her freshman year. She has previously been a chair on the Family Relations Committee last year. Lauren’s role is to work alongside her co-director Kate to organize various entertainment and activities used during the main event, registering all Jagathon-related events throughout the year, making room reservations, safety plans, etc. In addition, this committee will create and execute the timeline for Jagathon 2023 and coordinate with many other committees throughout the year.
- Hometown: Georgetown, Indiana
- Major: Biology
- Fun Fact: Lauren was a gymnast for over ten years!
- Favorite Jagathon Memory: Meeting and getting to know Riley families at main event and other events with our Riley families throughout the year such as Trunk or Treat.
- Why does Lauren dance?: Lauren dances so that the children at Riley know that they are not fighting alone.
Co-Director of Event Programming: Kate Wagner
Next up, the Co-Director of Event Programming, Kate Wagner! Kate is a sophomore and her Jagathon journey started her freshman year. Last year she was a Family Relations Committee member, and this past semester she was the PIC Chair for Event Programming. Kate’s role is to work alongside her co-director Lauren to organize various entertainment and activities used during the main event, registering all Jagathon-related events throughout the year, making room reservations, safety plans, etc. In addition, this committee will create and execute the timeline for Jagathon 2023 and coordinate with many other committees throughout the year.
- Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
- Major: Biology and Forensic Science
- Fun Fact: Cereal is Kate’s favorite food!
- Favorite Jagathon Memory: One of my favorite Jagathon memories is from Jagathon 2022 when a group of us helped spray paint the number reveal signs in the freezing cold. We had to keep switching out who was holding the templates and who got to hold their hands over the heater. It was very chaotic but also helped lighten the mood about some of the stress we were all experiencing from putting on main event.
- Why does Kate Dance?: Kate dances because her family has been personally impacted by the funds CMN provides. She has also recently started volunteering with the Child Life team at Riley and has seen firsthand how important services like that are to the kids and families in the hospital. Child Life and other beneficial programs would not be possible without the money we raise.
Director of Hospitlaity: Carolyn Boone
Up next, the Director of Hospitality, Carolyn Boone! Carolyn is a junior and she started her Jagathon her freshman year! She has previously been on the Entertainment Committee and last year she was the Director of Strategic Communication. Carolyn’s role is to work with businesses, restaurants, and other partners to procure prizes for events, food and drinks for events, and more to support Jagathon’s events.
- Hometown: Borden, Indiana
- Major: Exercise Science
- Fun Fact: Carolyn likes Formula One Racing!
- Favorite Jagathon Memory: My first in-person main event/ my first reveal as a director! When the final number went up, I’ll never forget the feeling!
- Why does Carolyn dance?: For all the Doctors, Nurses, and staff so they can give the kiddos the best care they can!
Director of Morale: Tyler Barrett
Next, is the Director of Morale,Tyler Barrett! Tyler is a junior and his Jagathon journey started his freshman year! He has previously been a Morale Committee member and the Morale Dance Chair on the Morale Committee.Tyler’s role is the Morale of the main event and the entire Jagathon year. Morale works to create the main mix and choreography for the Morale dance. Will learn and perform flash mobs throughout the year, and is also responsible for assisting with many events and putting on their own events. Morale committee members also get to serve as Color Team Captains during the main event.
- Hometown: Greenville, Indiana
- Major: Biology and Political Science with an Event Management Certificate
- Fun Fact: Tyler has a son (a cat) named Nugget.
- Favorite Jagathon Memory: Performing the main morale dance with all the participants.
- Why does Tyler dance?: Tyler dances to give all kids a chance at a brighter future!
Director of Traditions: Ashley Higgins
Our last director is the Director of Traditions, Ashley Higgins! Ashley is a sophomore and her Jagathon journey started her freshman year. She was previously the Chair of Fundraising on the Family Relations Committee. Ashley’s role is planning and executing the in-event ceremonies, and the traditional Jagathon-led engagement events throughout the year! This includes Battleships, Dancing with the Stars, Celebration of Miracles, Run to Riley, and multiple ceremonies that make up the main event.
- Hometown: Huntington, Indiana
- Major: Health Sciences (Pre-med)
- Fun Fact: I have a dog named Molly and my thumb is double jointed.
- Favorite Jagathon Memory: Battleships 2022!
- Why does Ashley dance?: For the kids!
