Amenda, Alyson

    Detailed Profile

    Alyson Amenda

    Title

    Department Administrator

    Phone

    (608) 265-5521

    Email

    amenda@wisc.edu

    Office

    284D

    Best Way to Reach Me

    • Time Sensitive or quick questions Teams message preferred. Drop-ins are welcome when I’m available. Because my schedule and work location vary, please check my Outlook calendar for current availability or send me a Teams message before stopping by.
    • More in-depth questionsplease email me with your question(s) and availability, and I’ll set up a video call or meeting.

    Schedule

    In the Office
    Start/End: Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
    Start 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
    End 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm
    Remote
    Start/End: Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
    Start 8:30am
    End 4:30pm

    Areas

    Hub Management, Administration, Grants

    Supports

    All of Russell Labs

    Key Responsibilities Include

    • Lead all administrative, operational, and support functions within the Hub.
    • Direct and support staff teams responsible for finance, research administration, business services, and general administrative operations.
    • Partner with colleagues in CALS Business Services, Human Resources, IT, Research Division, Academic Affairs, Facilities, and External Relations to advance strategic initiatives and support departmental operations.
    • Collaborate with Department Chairs on financial management, budgeting, staffing strategy, resource allocation, and departmental priorities.
    • Partner with Russell Labs leadership to drive cross-departmental initiatives, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.