Michelle Probst
UW-Madison Division of Extension
Play Matters! Build Team Trust and Collaboration with Improv
Michelle Probst
I am an enthusiastic, active, storytelling, nature-nerd, who LOVES connecting with people. As much as I adore exploring and learning about nature, I love collaborating with people to help protect our environment, which is exactly what I do in my work. As a Natural Resources Educator with UW-Madison Division of Extension, I work with networks, organizations, and stakeholders to build capacity in improving water quality. I firmly believe everything in work should be fun which is why I work with my colleagues, Jessica Beckendorf and Sharon Lezberg, in utilizing applied improv exercises to create a better working environment that is collaborative, builds trust, promotes innovation, and, above all, makes us laugh!
Michelle works for UW-Madison Division of Extension as a Natural Resource Educator based in Madison and serving southeast Wisconsin. She works to engage and build capacity among stakeholders in the Rock River watershed to improve water quality. Specifically, she facilitates organizational development and strategic planning processes, and develops, delivers, and evaluates programs related to conservation and water quality. Prior to joining UW-Extension, Michelle worked for the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District in Iowa as a Watershed Coordinator, and the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources as an Agricultural Runoff Management Specialist. Michelle has a B.S. in Soil and Land Management from UW-Stevens Point, and a M.S. in Agronomy from Kansas State University.
UW-Madison Division of Extension
Extension's mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We are a division of UW-Madison, but located in every County of the state, on four year campuses, and within Tribal Nations. Our programs connect you to the research and expertise of the University. Extension provides educational programming for everyone in the community, from youth to elders, gardeners to farmers, citizens to elected officials. We provide educational programs on agriculture, community development, human development and relationships, health & well-being, natural resources, and positive youth development