Meet Our Team

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Dr. Peter Miller

Peter Miller is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studies leadership and coaching. Previously, Peter was an athlete, teacher, and basketball coach. For more information about Peter, refer to his CV or his University biography.

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Maria Dehnert

Maria Dehnert is the Associate Director of BIOS and has worked in the athletic department at the University of Wisconsin since 2018. Maria earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an undergraduate degree from Bemidji State University, where she was captain and four-year letter-winner on the women’s soccer team.

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Wquinton Smith

Wquinton Smith is a doctoral student in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studies the relationships and experiences of current and former student-athletes. Wquinton also holds undergraduate and master’s degrees from UW-Madison and works in the athletic department. While an undergraduate, he played point guard for the Wisconsin basketball team.

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Landry Levinson

Dr. Landry Levinson is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he researched how coaches facilitate social capital toward athlete, institutional, and community development. Landry earned his master’s in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from UW-Madison and his bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Sport Management from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, he worked for the University of Texas Athletic Department, ESPN College GameDay, the Big 12 Conference, and multiple sports tech startups.

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Estevan Molina

Estevan Molina is the Assistant Director of BIOS and Intern Manager. Molina is a doctoral student in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studies the intersections of education and college athletics. He received his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, juris doctor from University of Cincinnati, and master’s degree from Miami University. Previously, Estevan was an attorney, college athletics administrator, high school teacher, and wrestling coach. For more information about Estevan, refer to his CV.

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Michael McCann

Michael McCann is a Research Contributor and Communications Associate with the Badger Inquiry on Sport. Michael earned a Master of Science in Sports Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (Higher Education Track). His research focuses on college athletes’ post-sport transition experiences, with particular interest in identity development, structural support gaps, and the role of higher education in preparing athletes for life after competition. Previously, Michael served for 21 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, where he led teams on domestic and international assignments, with a consistent focus on people development and career transition support.

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Joe Bates

Joe Bates is a PhD student in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His doctoral research focuses on health policy issues related to higher education and sports leadership. Joe has also been involved in tennis for several years as both a player and collegiate coach. He earned his BA from Wake Forest University and completed his MPH and MPA at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs. Outside of academia, Joe enjoys playing sports, listening to music, and spending time with his parents and friends.

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Suvir Grover

Suvir Grover is a Research Assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences at Southern Methodist University. Prior to joining SMU, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, majoring in Genetics & Genomics and Economics, with a certificate in Health Policy. His research experience spans sleep apnea clinical trials at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, studies of cruciate ligament tears in canines with the UW Veterinary School, and analysis of bacterial endophyte studies with the United States Department of Agriculture. From 2021 to 2026, Suvir also worked as a photographer/videographer for the Wisconsin Athletic Department, contributing coverage across all 23 sports and overseeing Olympic Sports coverage in his final year.

Interns

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Erin Connolly

Erin Connolly is a sophomore midfielder on the UW women’s soccer team. A native of Clayton, MO., Connolly studies leadership and coaching with the BIOS team.

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Lindsey Cholewczynski

Lindsey Cholewczynski is a junior studying Data Science. Her studies emphasize her certificates in both Sports Communication and Digital Media Analytics. Given her interest in data science and college sports, Lindsey wants to research how college athletes and athletic departments can use data to increase fan engagement/community support in an ever-changing landscape.

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Joseph Corritone

Joseph Corritone is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a degree in Data Science and Economics with a certificate in Business. Joseph has experience developing projects focused on NFL player tracking data, predictive modeling, and team performance metrics. With BIOS, Joseph hopes to continue his passion for using data and research in sports to advance the game.

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Alex Galang

Alex Galang is a Post-Grad Research Intern. She received her bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Alex has conducted and published research on the intersections of sport, culture, and academics. She is particularly interested in the legal aspects of sport globalization and migration.

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Ben Schweitzer

Ben Schweitzer is a Student Research Intern and junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is pursuing degrees in data science and computer science. Ben is particularly interested in research at the intersection of data analysis and sports and how predictive modeling can help give teams a competitive advantage. He is also the Vice President of UW’s Sports Analytics Club, which provides students with opportunities to complete sports research of their own

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Eitan Shamah

Eitan Shamah is a Student Research Intern and sophomore undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Accounting. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eitan has done work for the Wisconsin Sports Consulting Group, where he designed and presented a sponsorship project to Milwaukee Brewers executives. He has also completed NFL draft analytics projects with the Sports Analytics Club at UW.

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Charlie Matranga

Charlie Matranga is a Senior studying Kinesiology and Athletic Healthcare. He is Co-President of the Kinesiology Club at UW-Madison, a member of the Wisconsin Women’s Basketball Scout team, and a Sports Science Intern with Wisconsin Volleyball this past summer. After he graduates from UW-Madison this Spring, he will attend Marquette University and pursue a Master’s Degree in Sports and Exercise Analytics. This program integrates physiology, biomechanics, and data science to explore questions surrounding elite athletics, exercise, and human performance, which is his ideal area of research with BIOS. In this program, he will develop the analytical skills to create applications and interfaces for large, complex sport and human performance datasets while applying the foundational knowledge of exercise and sport physiology to analyze, accurately interpret, and effectively communicate results. He plans to apply these skills and go on to work for a professional or collegiate sports team.

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