Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate Program for Faculty/Staff

Dr. Mel Freitag is the Diversity Officer in the School of Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Freitag serves underrepresented populations through mentorship, recruitment, programs, and professional development. Freitag strives to transform the curriculum through her work with health equity and social justice. Her scholarship explores how students’ voices shape what it means to be a welcoming, supportive, and safe/brave school for all. Mel enjoys teaching, writing, running, riding her bike, hanging out with her 6.5-year-old daughter Bennett (Benny), playing with her dog Fred, and surfing the net while she’s procrastinating.

Mel Freitag
PhD
Diversity Officer
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing

Phone: (608)263-5273
Email: mbfreitag@wisc.edu