Founded in 2000, the Information Technology Academy (ITA) is a pre-college program that prepares low-income and first generation students for higher education. Originally launched in Madison, ITA expanded in 2013 to reach more Native American and rural students through ITA Oneida and ITA Lac du Flambeau. Since its inception 96% of ITA graduates have been accepted to institutions of higher education, demonstrating the program’s success in preparing students for postsecondary opportunities.
ITA provides students with a structured, multi-year experience designed to build technical and academic skills while fostering personal growth and confidence. ITA Madison competitively recruits 30 students in their final semester of 8th grade to participate in the program for 4 years. ITA Oneida and ITA Lac du Flambeau competitively recruits 15 students per site in their final semester of 9th grade to participate in the program for 3 years.
The ITA experience builds a solid foundation for college and excites students about their future success in higher education and beyond. Students who participate in ITA commit to participating in summer camps, virtual and in-person learning throughout the academic year, and benefit from tutoring, community events, and more.
Meet the staff
If you have general questions about the ITA program, please contact our main office at 608-265-3145 or send an email to ita@doit.wisc.edu, and we will route your inquiry to the appropriate staff member. To follow up with current staff members, please see the directory below:
| Name | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Daughtry Krill | Outreach Program Manager | ITA Madison Site |
| Brenda Vazquez Carranza* | Interim Program Director | ITA Tribal Sites |
| Elizabeth Troiano | Graduate Assistant Academic Instructor | ITA Madison Site |
| Excell Williams | Outreach Program Coordinator | ITA Madison Site |
| Kamēwanukiw Rabideaux | Tribal Sites Manager | ITA Tribal Sites |
| Liliana Teniente* | Leadership & Career Services Specialist | ITA Madison Site |
| Juan Martinez* | Technology Program Outreach Specialist | ITA All Sites |
| Julie Hagstrom | Student Success Outreach Specialist (LDF) | ITA Tribal Sites |
| Marcia Lovett | Associate Director Operations | ITA All Sites |
| Marlina S. Polk McGiveron | Administrative Assistant | ITA All Sites |
| Mary Kay Dickinson | Academic Instructor | ITA Tribal Sites |
| Ninoska Picon* | Technology Education Lead | ITA Tribal Sites |
| Sohappy Davids | Student Success Outreach Specialist (Oneida) | ITA Tribal Sites |
* ITA Alums
Careers
ITA is continuously recruiting student hourly staff to fill various positions for the academic year and summer programs. When available, these positions will be posted here and on the Student Job board.
Questions?
Reach out to your case manager or email us at ita@doit.wisc.edu.
