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OUR STAFF
Mia (She/Her)
Hey! My name is Mia and I am the Program Chair at Sex Out Loud. I am a Senior majoring in Life Science Communications and Gender and Women’s Studies receiving certificates in entrepreneurship, global health, digital cinema production, and leadership. I am heavily interested in comprehensive and pleasure focused sex education and being an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and violence. I hope to make a difference regarding informed consent through education and understanding! My topics of interest are legalities of Sex Work, Sexual Violence, and Ethical Porn. When im not in the office, you can find me hanging out with my bunnies or cheerleading
Maddy (She/They)
Event Coordinator
Hi, I’m Maddy, and I am a senior studying English and History with certificates in Gender & Women Studies and Environmental Studies. I am passionate about pleasure politics and queering sex education, exploring such under an intersectional lens! When I’m not working, I love rollerblading, thrifting, playing the bass, and reading! My current favorite is We Were Witches by Ariel Gore :D
Bella (Any Pronouns)
Program Facilitator
Hi! My name is Bella. I am a junior studying Gender and Women’s Studies. I am passionate about queer studies and reproductive justice. In my coursework I love looking at the ways gender and queerness intersect with reproductive and birth justice. I am also interested in building sexual education that is more queer and disability inclusive. Outside of school, I spend a lot of time with my cat, a tortoise shell named Brooklyn. I enjoy anything outdoors and have big dreams of a garden someday (for now I make do with my house plants).
AJ (They/Them)
Program Facilitator
Hello! My name’s AJ and I go by they/them pronouns! I am a neurodivergent nonbinary lesbian who is studying Wildlife Ecology and working towards getting certificates in photography and environmental studies. This will be my first semester as a program facilitator and I am super excited to explore all things sexual health and learn more about things like Pleasure Activism, PMDD, and the intersectionality of sexual identities and disability. Outside of Sex Out Loud, I enjoy paddle boarding, cosplaying, going to anime conventions, and listening to music. My favorite artist is Will Wood and my current special interest is Jujutsu Kaisen!
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Soph (She/Her)
Program Facilitator
Hi! My name is Sophia Koo and my pronouns are she/her. I am a newly hired Program Facilitator at Sex Out Loud. I am a Freshman majoring in Neurobiology and Graphic Design. I am interested in exploring the constructs of healthy relationships and communication beyond heteronormative dynamics, the history of intimacy, body image, self-worth, self-love, and ethical porn. In my free time, I can be found sketching or playing my guitar.
Rory (She/Her)
Chair in Training
Hey! I’m Rory I’m double majoring in Spanish and Communication Sciences. I am passionate about equal access to comprehensive sex education, as well as sex positivity. In my free time I love taking long walks, listening to Crime Junkie Podcast, and brewing my own kombucha!
Nicole (She/Her)
Hi! I'm Nicole :)
I’m double majoring in Biochemistry and Life Sciences Communication. I care about reproductive justice, body positivity, & comprehensive sex ed. Outside of Sex Out Loud I love playing video games in my spare time and cooking and baking to share with my friends!
Syd (They/Them)
Financial Coordinator
Hi! My name is Sydney David. I use they/them pronouns and I’m a junior studying Economics, Public Policy, and Environmental Studies. This year I am training to be the Financial Coordinator for Sex Out Loud. I am so excited to be a part of this group that gives students access to information and resources that are not often provided. Outside of SOL, I enjoy drinking tea, reading books about nature, and being outdoors.
Lucas (He/Him)
Program Facilitator
Hello! My name is Lucas and I am a Program Facilitator at Sex Out Loud. I'm currently a senior and majoring in Music, and am hoping to continue my studies afterwards in graduate school! I am really interested in queer relationships, sex therapy, and comprehensive PreP education. I also really enjoy meeting new volunteers and facilitating those who are interested in becoming a part of the club. I want to help give people the queer sexual education that so many queer people have missed, and Sex Out Loud has become an incredible platform for that. Outside of the office, you will probably find me in a practice room, at the gym, or performing at the Mead Witter School of Music!
Halei (She/Her)
Program Facilitator
My name is Halei Heinzel and my pronouns are she/her and I am very excited to be a program facilitator this year for Sex Out Loud! I am a senior studying Life Science Communications and also a proud Wisconsin dairy farmer. When I’m not spending time with my animals, I enjoy collecting vinyl, taking trips to museums with my boyfriend, and rewatching Star Wars: Attack of the Clones for the millionth time. As someone new to the sexual health and education field, I'm excited to learn more and discover what topics I'm most passionate about.
River (He/She/They)
Outreach & Marketing Coordinator
I’m River and I am completing a B.F.A with a concentration in Graphic design. Born and raised in Milwaukee, I hope to contribute to improving rural access to sexual education/healthcare in Wisconsin. The accessibility of sexual health education and its social implications of inaccessible knowledge is something I’m very passionate about. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity to work at Sex Out Loud. I Love History, Mythology, and Sex Out Loud, of course! When I'm not at Sex Out Loud you can find me listening to audiobooks in the studio.
Hayden (He/Him)
Program Facilitator
My name's Hayden Bailey and I'm a Program Facilitator at Sex Out Loud. I'm a Sophomore double majoring in Journalism and Strategic Communications. My hobbies include hunting, hiking and exploring vibey music (I enjoy suggestions). I'm interested in furthering my own sexual education at Sex Out Loud by teaching others. Specifically, I hope to make a difference through informing Greek clubs about safe sex practices and consent. My topics of interest include masturbation and sexual expression.
Maddy (She/Her)
Program Facilitator
I am currently a sophomore pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a certificate in Educational Policy Studies. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, I spent my high school years as an acting teacher, where I became fascinated by adolescent development and the role education plays in fostering social-emotional growth, especially the importance of comprehensive sex education at this critical period. In my free time, I enjoy hosting dinner parties, working out, playing guitar, and watching TV with my dog, Charlie.
Maddie (She/Her)
Program Facilitator
My name is Maddie! My pronouns are She/Her and I am currently a freshman at UW. My major is undeclared but I love reproductive justice, fashion, cute jewelry, music, and dogs. Be sure to give thrift store recommendations!
Evan (He/Him)
Program Facilitator
Hello everyone, my name is Evan (he/him) and I am currently a freshman hoping to major in something in the STEM field! I am from Stoughton, Wisconsin, just 30 minutes from here. I am very excited to be a part of such an amazing organization. I am very passionate about PrEP education as well as sex positivity. In my free time, I love spending time with friends, listening to music, and going and trying new coffee shops.
Katie (She/Her)
Program Facilitator
Hi! My name is Katie Drinan (she/her) and I'm a Program Facilitator at Sex Out Loud. I'm a junior and I'm double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I'm passionate about pleasure as well as open, educational discourse involving sex and pleasure, but I'm excited to fine tune my interests and goals while working with SOL! Some things I love to do are sewing little crafts, watching super old musicals, and going for runs and walks.
Zoë (She/Her)
Program Facilitator
Hi! My name is Zoë and I'm a Program Facilitator at Sex Out Loud. I am a Junior studying Human Development and Family Studies. I am interested in all things having to do with relationships, sex, love, and therapy. I hope to be a couple's counselor one day :) I am passionate about sexual education and sex positivity, so I am super excited to uphold Sex Out Loud's mission. In my free time, I like to write music, create art, and go to the beach!
Continuing Ed is a set of projects that staff and volunteer members can work on throughout the semester to improve their sex education knowledge as well as inform their peers. Examples of Continuing Ed projects include: Zines, pamphlets, presentations, or new programs. These projects can cover a wide variety of topics like Menstruation, PreP, LGBTQ+, and so many more!
Continuing Ed
What is it and who is involved?
Mia Warren
I am developing a program focused on educating emerging adults on ethical porn and porn literacy. My goal is to inform folks about how and where to consume ethical porn, evaluate harms present in mainstream pornography, and engage in media literacy strategies to become more informed consumers. I am also working on a Sex Work information pamphlet exploring the legalities behind Sex Work on a Global Scale.