Advocacy has defined Rev. Michael Burch’s ministry, non-profit and university experiences. He returns to UW-Madison, having started his coaching career at UW years ago. He later coached and taught at UC Davis and Brown University where he led two widely publicized student civil rights lawsuits against both institutions. The historic Title IX case at UC Davis helped initiate women’s wrestling at the college level.  Mike has served as a non-profit leader, a senior minister for historic churches in Rhode Island and the SF Bay Area., and as a professor and wrestling coach at UC Davis, Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and the Berkeley School of Theology (CA).  Rev. Burch earned graduate degrees in the history of religions at the Graduate Theological Union-UC Berkeley joint MA program and later at Brown University. His research and teaching foci include the historical Jesus, Christian origins, Greco-Roman religions and interfaith collaboration among Abrahamic traditions.  

"I’m grateful for the opportunity to join The Crossing community and support its inclusive mission through our core values of belonging, exploration, advocacy and becoming – all in a multifaith context.  I‘m very fortunate to collaborate with such talented and inspirational students."

For anyone finding their way at UW, you are welcome at The Crossing. I look forward to welcoming you and getting to know you.”

Reach Rev. Burch at The Crossing (#211), and by e-mail at burch.director@crossingministries.org, or call/text at (608) 217-4403

Andi started as a student at The Crossing in 2016. She has fulfilled many roles in the organization since then, including student intern, The Crossing student organization president, building resident, building manager, and now most recently, the building administrator. Reach out to Andi for any questions pertaining to the building, events, space rentals, and logistics.

You can reach Andi by stopping by her office room #219 on the second floor of The Crossing, by e-mail at office@crossingministries.org, or by call/text at (608) 257-1039

Imran is currently a junior at UW-Madison studying Global Health and Microbiology. He is passionate about advocating for just food systems, and is hoping to increase transparency within campus to promote food security. Outside of school, Imran enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing or watching soccer, and playing his guitar.

Imran has been involved with food justice since the spring of his sophomore year. For a class project, he composed a research paper discussing the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, among college students, and in Dane county. His research sparked a passion for advocacy, inspiring him to get involved with organizations on campus that help alleviate food insecurity. Imran has been volunteering with Slow Food UW since the spring of his sophomore year, and hopes to continue working on advocating for food justice with Slow Food and the Crossing. He plans to introduce a food justice blog to help spread awareness about problems with food systems and food security among peers.

Hi! My name is Cece Babat. I am currently a senior at UW-Madison studying Psychology and Social Work. I intend to apply for my master's in social work by the end of the year. I am super excited to be a social justice advocate at The Crossing for the upcoming school year and hopefully next year too! I began my involvement with The Crossing during the Spring 2024 semester where I worked with Talib Akbar to promote his life-size solitary confinement display. I look forward to continuing my advocacy as The Crossing’s criminal justice social advocate! My work this semester will primarily be focused on consolidating re-entry resources within Dane County for released individuals. I intend to partner with MOSES and other criminal justice organizations around Madison to organize and create social change.

Hello, my name is Mara Allen and I am a senior at UW-Madison studying Psychology and Spanish. Upon graduating, I intend to pursue graduate studies in psychology with the goal of becoming a forensic psychologist and serving both immigrant populations and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. I have been a student with The Crossing since 2020 and I am excited to be taking on the role of the Advocacy Coordinator for Cultural Awareness and Justice this year! In this role I look forward to connecting and partnering with Caribbean-owned businesses and nonprofit organizations, both in Madison and on the various islands, to promote our rich culture through community service and outreach and other exciting collaborative events. 

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