Amanda Soika

Amanda Soika is a first-generation college student who grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin. In her role as Director of the First-Generation+ Resource Center, Amanda serves as a support system for students, a sounding-board for their future plans and pathways, and an advocate for the students she serves. Amanda has over 15 years of experience working in the field of education within the higher education, K-12, and non-profit sectors in the City of Milwaukee. In previous roles at UWM, she has served as an Academic Advisor for Pathway Advising, the Enrollment Coordinator for the Honors College, and an Admissions Advisor within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. In her free time, Amanda enjoys baking, cooking, reading, singing, listening to podcasts, camping, hiking, and enjoying all that the City of Milwaukee has to offer!