Darby Winchel

Darby Winchel started in January 2025 as the Career and Internship Specialist for Communications, Media, and the Arts. Winchel is a 2018 alumna of UW–Madison, with degrees in Journalism (Reporting) and Gender and Women’s Studies. Before SuccessWorks, Winchel served as UW–Madison’s inaugural Communications Manager for New Students, stewarding major campus programs including SOAR and Wisconsin Welcome. She also possesses several years of advertising experience, working as a copywriter for both Hiebing and The Evoke Agency. She believes in taking a holistic approach to student success, with career development being a key source of momentum for greater joy and sense of purpose throughout a student’s lifetime. Beyond her work, Winchel enjoys archery, campfires, and – if she’s lucky – turning a few pages in a crisp, new book.