Bring the ladder up with Abigail Koopman '24

Intersecting sport and society, Sport Business at UWSP launching fall '26 featuring Kevin Neuman

Meet season 9 co-host Kevin Neuman, assistant dean for the College of Professional Studies and head of Sentry School of Business and Economics.

Bring the ladder up with Abigail Koopman '24

Abigail Koopman ‘24, serves as Manager of Partnership and Activation for the Wausau Woodchucks baseball and Wausau Ignite softball teams. In her role, she oversees all aspects of Partnership and Sponsorship Activation including designing stadium signage and billboards, compiling game program advertisements, in-stadium Public Address reads, designing and acquiring promotional giveaway items and any other items involved within the contract. She also oversees all in-stadium entertainment including all between-inning on-field promotions and games, planning theme nights and video board operations. In-season and during the off-season, she manages community outreach and impact including donation requests, mascot appearance requests, attending various community events and managing a staff of interns. She stepped into this role after previously interning with the organization as a student in fan service and on-field production. As a student at UWSP she was involved in the Sentry School of Business and Economics as a Smiley Professional Events Intern, helping to plan professional development activities for students. She was also a member of the Pointer Pep Band and Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship.

Changing the imagination with Madison Schiefelbein '25

Madison Schiefelbein ‘25, is a Wisconsin based creative, focusing on documentary, commercial work, sports, short filmmaking and music videos. Her interest in videography began when she was a kid, making comedy videos with her cousin at their grandmother’s house. In high school, she substituted turning in paper homework with educational videos, and captured as much of her life on camera that I could. That interest carried over into adulthood, and blossomed into a passion for storytelling. Madison now works with UWSP athletics as a photographer, and for a local alumni owned production company, Thousand Lumens. Madison graduated with a bachelor of science in media studies and sociology and says most of her growth comes from my exploration of emotion within sports, studying and shadowing creatives on set, experimenting with found footage and staying curious.

Take the leap and stay the course with Diane Gilbert '06

Diane Gilbert ‘06, was named the Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator for UW-Stevens Point Athletics in April 2022. Prior to that, she was a member of the UWSP athletic department for 12 years as the top assistant coach for the UWSP women's basketball program. The Pointers went 214-124 while Gilbert was a member of the coaching staff, including five NCAA Tournament appearances and four WIAC Tournament titles. She also led the UWSP women's golf program for the past two seasons. Gilbert is no stranger to success at UWSP. She was a member of the UWSP women's basketball team from 2001-05 and was a member of the 2002 National Championship team. She was inducted into the UWSP Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008. In addition to coaching, her tenure at UWSP has including working as NCAA Compliance and Eligibility Coordinator, Student Success Coordinator for Athletics, Associate Lecturer and serving on the Athletics Hall of Fame committee among the litany of other duties. Gilbert graduated from UWSP with a bachelor of science in health promotion and wellness in 2006. She earned her master's in education from Edgewood in 2009, where she also served as a graduate assistant coach. A native of Monroe, Wis., Gilbert now resides in Plover with her husband, Grayson, daughter, Natalie, and son, Griffin.

Building Chambers of Community featuring Amanda Gilman '12

Amanda Gilman currently serves as Director of Development at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Amanda is a purpose-driven leader with expertise in fundraising, higher education and team development. She holds a master's degree in community organizational leadership from UWSP and is deeply committed to creating meaningful connections that inspire progress. As the incoming President of IGNITE Young Professionals in Stevens Point, Amanda is passionate about reigniting the organization’s mission—building a strong, inclusive, and dynamic community for young professionals across central Wisconsin. Her leadership and service have earned her the UW-Stevens Point Chancellor's Leadership Award and the University Spirit of Community Service Award. She also currently serves as Head Advisor for Black Student Union & Black Student Coalition.