Lucia Filter (she/her)

Hey, I’m Lucia and I am a sophomore majoring in Finance, risk management and environmental science. I started diving my senior year of high school with my dad on a family trip to the Cayman Islands. A family friend suggested we get certified while there and I’ve been diving ever since. My favorite dives have been on our trip to Cozumel with the club last spring and to the caves of Malta this summer. I have my open water and advanced diver certification, and I’m getting rescue certified with the club in October. One fun fact about me is I’ve been a vegetarian for 7 years, and this year I’m looking forward to getting my rescue certification so that I can start leading dives.

Contact Lucia at scuba@hoofers.org!

Alec Schabowsky (he/him)

Hey guys, I am Alec and I am a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I started diving because I saw a sign for scuba diving as a kid when I was in swimming lessons. That sign never left my memory and about 10 years later, when I was 16 and had saved up enough money, I got certified at that same place. My favorite place I've been diving is Riviera Maya in Mexico, and I currently have my open water certification. A fun fact about me is that I also think freediving is cool! The longest I can hold my breath is 3 minutes, but my goal is to get to 4 minutes. Something I am looking forward to this year is helping beginner's get their Open Water certifications.

Contact Alec at schabowsky@wisc.edu!

Ella Miller (she/her)

Hey everyone, I am Ella! I am a senior majoring genetics and genomics with certificates in life science communications and health the humanities. I started scuba diving because my whole family dives, and I currently have my open water certification. A fun fact about me is that I have two labradors named Finn and Milo, and this year, I look forward to building this awesome community of scuba enthusiasts and all of our fun socials!

Contact Ella at egmiller@wisc.edu!

Samantha Anglemyer (she/her)

Hey everyone, I am Samantha and I’m a junior majoring in Molecular & Cellular Biology and Data Science with certificates in Biocore, Mathematics, and Computer Science. I started diving because I’ve always loved snorkeling and was excited about the opportunity for more underwater adventures. My favorite place I’ve dived at is Key Largo, Florida, and I have an Open Water certification. I look forward to going on more trips with the scuba club this year!

Contact Samantha at sanglemyer@wisc.edu!

Jess Randall (she/her)

Hey! I’m Jess and I am a junior double majoring in Biology and Global Health with a Leadership Certificate in the L&S Honors Program. I started diving a year ago after I did research on an Island off of Belize and went on a discover dive. Since then, I have gotten my open water and advanced certifications and plan on getting my rescue next! My favorite dive spots have been in Cozumel, Belize, Italy, and Greece, and I am looking forward to traveling with Scuba Club this year. A fun fact about myself is that I hope to get my Masters in Public Health in Australia before coming back to the states for med school. Diving the Great Barrier Reef is on my bucket list.

Excited for a great year, and feel free to reach out with any questions!

Contact Jess at jarandall2@wisc.edu!

Abby Rotta (She/her)

Hi! My name is Abby, and I am a senior majoring in actuarial science and finance with a certificate in international business. I have been diving for as long as I can remember and have been to many interesting places. This is my fourth year in the club and fourth year as treasurer. I am looking forward to going on more fun dives this year!

Contact Abby at treasurer@hooferscuba.org!

Nour Barakat (she/her)

Hey, I am Nour, a sophomore majoring in Landscape Architecture. I’m actually not scuba certified, but I love being involved with the club. A fun fact about me is that I’ve lived in three countries, and I am super pumped to have more events this year and maybe even go on a trip!

Contact Nour at: nbarakat@wisc.edu!

Elise Dietmann (she/her)

Hey guys! My name is Elise, and I’m currently a post-bac trainee in the Murtaza lab, where I focus on cancer diagnostic methods. My scuba journey began in Spring 2023 while studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. One of my mom’s lifelong dreams was to scuba dive at the Great Barrier Reef, so I learned to dive so we could share that incredible experience. So far, diving at the Great Barrier Reef has been a highlight, but I can’t wait to explore even more amazing sites around the world. I’m open water certified at the moment, and I’m looking forward to earning my advanced and rescue certifications with the club soon. Fun fact: I’ve actually hand-fed the most dangerous bird in the world! I’m thrilled for an unforgettable year with the scuba club, and I hope you are too!

Contact Elise at: edietmann@wisc.edu

Chase Metzger (he/him)

What’s up, I’m Chase and I’m a freshman majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I started diving in 8th grade because it looked exciting and scared me. I hated it at first, but once I did my first open water dive I loved it. My favorite places I’ve ever gone scuba diving are Egypt, Iceland, and the British Virgin Islands all for different reasons. I am currently a dive master and have the deep, night, wreck, dry suit, and nitrox specialty certifications. One fun fact about me is that I am also a volunteer firefighter for my town back home in NY. I can’t wait to explore new dive sites around Wisconsin and continue leading all of you on dives.

Contact Chase at: cgmetzger@wisc.edu