The Tiny Earth Team

Meet the team that keeps Tiny Earth moving forward.

Tiny Earth Headquarters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tiny Earth is headquartered at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. The headquarters team leads the global Tiny Earth network by coordinating instructor trainings, curriculum development, communications, and program management. They serve as the central hub that supports thousands of instructors and students worldwide in antibiotic discovery research.

Jo Handelsman
Jo HandelsmanFounder
Sarah Miller
Sarah MillerExecutive Director
Laura Langley
Laura LangleyProgram Manager
Martel DenHartog
Martel DenHartogTiny Earth Chemistry Hub (TECH) Manager
Mariah A. Knowles
Mariah A. KnowlesCurriculum Lead
Abigail Bures
Abigail BuresCommunications and Media Intern

Tiny Earth Partner Instructor Advisory Board

Tiny Earth Partner Instructor (TEPI) Advisory Board members advise the Tiny Earth network on program direction, ensuring the initiative stays aligned with its strategic priorities. Members come from diverse institutions, ensuring broad perspectives across disciplines and regions.

Nichole Broderick
Nichole BroderickJohns Hopkins University
Debra Davis
Debra Davis Wingate University
Enid Gonzalez-Orta
Enid Gonzalez-OrtaSacramento State University
Joanna Klein
Joanna KleinUniversity of St. Thomas
Kristin Labby
Kristin LabbyBeloit College
Aarti Raja
Aarti RajaNova Southeastern University

Tiny Earth Partner Instructor Training Leadership

The Tiny Earth Partner Instructor (TEPI) Training Leadership Team sets strategic direction for the recruitment and training of new TEPIs. They set TEPI training objectives, design training materials and evaluate training outcomes. All members are Certified TEPI Trainers.

Jenn Kerr
Jenn KerrNotre Dame of Maryland University
Kristin Labby
Kristin LabbyBeloit College
Stephanie Mathews
Stephanie Mathews North Carolina State University
Drew Rholl
Drew Rholl Niles West High School
Ana Vallor
Ana VallorUniversity of the Incarnate Word

Tiny Earth Committee Chairs

Tiny Earth Partner Instructor (TEPI) committees meet to coordinate Tiny Earth curriculum, new instructor activities, events, and communications.

Robin Cotter
Robin CotterPhoenix College
Symposium Committee Co-chair
Neil Enis
Neil Enis Tulsa Community College
Application Review Committee Co-chair
Wayne Hatch
Wayne HatchUtah State University
Application Review Committee Co-chair
Joanna Klein
Joanna Klein University of St. Thomas
Science & Discovery Committee Chair
Brian Merkel
Brian MerkelUniversity of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Symposium Committee Co-chair
Aarti Raja
Aarti Raja Nova Southeastern University
Events & Community Engagement Committee Chair