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Women Trailblazers Podcast

Meet Lyna Matesi, Ph.D.

The Woman who Wears Many Hats!

Professor Lyna Matesi is the co-founder of the Center for Women’s Leadership, associate professor of Management and academic director for the graduate school and professional programs in the Sentry School of Business and Economics. She wears multiple hats on a daily basis including roles as a teacher, mentor, leader, manager, life-changer, creator, driver and thriver. Her background in leadership studies, whole systems designs and management help her to succeed in each role (or hat!) she is in. Learn more about Professor Lyna Matesi and why she is a perfect fit to lead the Women Trailblazers Podcast.
 
 
Women Trailblazers Podcast

Meet Kelsy Saldivar

MBA Student in the Sentry School of Business and Economics

Kelsy Saldivar is an emerging leader defined by resilience, ambition and a commitment to empowering others. Currently pursuing her MBA at UW–Stevens Point, she has built a reputation as a confident communicator, community advocate and driven professional who embraces challenges.  A recognizable and trusted campus voice, Kelsy has appeared in university promotional videos, spoken at major events and welcomed prospective families as a tour guide, consistently connecting with audiences through warmth and authenticity.  As she advances in her MBA studies, Kelsy is shaping a purpose-driven career focused on inspiring others, leading with innovation and advocating for lasting change. She hopes her journey encourages young women to pursue opportunities boldly and rise through challenges with confidence.  Beyond academics, Kelsy is passionate about service and community impact, volunteering regularly and supporting local organizations to uplift underrepresented voices. Her leadership blends empathy, drive and dedication to growth, guiding every project she undertakes.
 
 
Series 1: Centering Women

Join Associate Professor Lyna Matesi, co-founder of the Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership, as she talks with leaders who are making a BIG impact in their communities, Wisconsin and the world. Like what you hear? Stay tuned for information about the 2025 Women Trailblazers Conference at UW-Stevens Point.

Series 2: Uplifting Women in Philanthropy

The Women Trailblazers podcast returns with Series 2: Uplifting Women. Get to know some of the inspiring leaders behind Uplift Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at supporting women and their families through crisis. Tune in to episode one featuring Angie Heuck, Uplift founder and UWSP alumna.

Series 3: Unleashing Women in Natural Resources

The Women Trailblazers podcast is back with Series 3: Unleashing Women in Natural Resources. This series follows three women alumni from the UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources who enact change in conservation and natural resource education. Stay tuned for invigorating conversations, and see how UW-Stevens Point impacted the journeys of these women.

Series 4: Leading Change in Education and Community Engagement

The Women Trailblazers podcast is back with Series 4: Leading Change in Education and Community Engagement. This series features six women who have dedicated their careers to uplifting others through education, sustainability and wellness.

Series 5: Pointers Driving Change at UWSP

Plenty of Pointers go on to blaze trails after graduation, but what about the work our students are accomplishing right now? In Women Trailblazers Series 5, we are giving the mic to some of the current students and recent graduates who are making a difference as leaders on campus.

Series 6: Pointers in the Arts

In Series 6 of the Women Trailblazers Podcast, we are centering women driving change in the arts. Join our new student co-host Kelsy Saldivar in engaging conversations with alumni storytellers, artists and community leaders.

Series 7: Pointers Leading in Wellness

Join Associate Professor Lyna Matesi and MBA candidate Kelsy Saldivar as they talk with leaders who are making an impact in their communities, Wisconsin and the world on the Women Trailblazers Podcast. Series 7 centers on Pointers Leading in Wellness, and features enriching conversations with a recent graduate, faculty member and alum.

Series 8: Where Love Meets Leadership, Women in Philanthropy

Join Associate Professor Lyna Matesi and MBA candidate Kelsy Saldivar as they talk with leaders who are making an impact in their communities, Wisconsin and the world on the Women Trailblazers Podcast. Series 8 highlights where love meets leadership, Women in Philanthropy, and features Community Foundation CEO Jenny Riggenbach as a guest co-host.

Series 9: Women in Sports

Join Associate Professor Lyna Matesi and MBA candidate Kelsy Saldivar as they talk with leaders who are making an impact in their communities, Wisconsin and the world on the Women Trailblazers Podcast. Series 9 highlights UWSP alumni making an impact in the sports industry, and features Sentry School of Business and Economics Head Kevin Neuman to introduce the new sport business major launching this fall..

Check out other UWSP-affiliated podcasts

The School of Health Sciences and Wellness at UW-Stevens Point is on a mission to support the whole student. Join Student Success Coach Rachel Charron as she gives students tips for academic and personal success using a wholistic approach here.

Learn Well for Student Success

The Wisconsin Forestry Center at UW-Stevens Point translates current and cutting-edge research to reality. Listen to the Silvicast with silviculturists Greg Edge and Brad Hutnik, a podcast devoted to the science, practice, and art of forestry here.

SilviCast

Shanny Luft, administrator and professor of religion at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, talks with experts about a broad range of topics and personal curiosities. Pulling experts from UW-Stevens Point and beyond, listen as Luft explores everything from the sciences, pop culture, media, politics and the arts here.

No Cure for Curiosity

From the UWSP University Libraries whether you’re a student looking for academic inspiration, a trivia buff, a poetry lover or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes at a library, “Untitled” has something for everyone. It’s the library experience—delivered straight to your headphones.

The Untitled Library Podcast