Angela Fitzgerald Ward

Angela Fitzgerald Ward (she/her) is a doctoral student in the School of Human Ecology’s Civil Society and Community Studies department at UW- Madison. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Psychology, and is broadly interested in the intersections between research, community engagement and organizing. Angela’s research interests also align with her professional roles at Madison College and PBS Wisconsin, where she works to create spaces for historically marginalized groups to be supported and have their stories told. As a former east-coaster who now calls Madison home, she looks forward to contributing to the important work of the SoulFolk Collective in amplifying and supporting the needs of the Madison Black community.When he's not assisting clients, Alberto enjoys walking around town with his Australian Blue Heeler, Leo, and his Golden Retriever puppy, Sam.