Viterbo University’s Center for Professional Learning (CPL) creates customized educational programs to transform organizations and communities. Whether on our campus or in your organization, our facilitators—experienced professionals emphasizing practical, experiential, and immediately applicable outcomes—create learning environments that energize and engage employees and build leaders. Employees leave with a higher sense of purpose and passion to champion for your business’s success.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Center for Professional Learning is to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities by providing resources and skills for leadership, innovation, and growth.

The vision of the Center for Professional Learning is to transform the way people and organizations work for the greater good.

Contact Us

Begin working toward solutions for your organization by contacting Director, Nicole Van Ert at 608-796-3616 or nmvanert@viterbo.edu.
 

Meet Our Team

Student Fellows

Ahna Henrickson

Ahna Henrickson studies Psychology with a minor in Substance Abuse Counseling at Viterbo University, graduating in the Spring of 2023. She has plans to peruse her Master's in Mental Health Counseling with a curiosity in Industrial Organization Psychology. She is a full-time substance abuse counselor at Addiction Medical Services (AMS) of Wisconsin-Onalaska. Leisure activities she enjoys include reading, working out, cooking, going outside, going to musicals, and going on any adventure she can think of. She is interested in the mind-body connection, functionality in relationships, and evoking body positivity through exercise. She is excited to bring her studies and personal interests to the D.B Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership. 

Kayla Kaczorowski

Kayla studied Neuroscience with minors in Substance Abuse Counseling and Psychology at Viterbo University, graduating in Spring 2022. She is now a graduate student in the Masters in Mental Health Counseling program. She is a substance abuse counselor at Addiction Medical Services (AMS) of Wisconsin-Onalaska. Leisure activities she enjoys include painting, being outside, going to the gym, cooking, and anything to do with music! She is interested in the ways in which individuals look at life through an ethical lens and hopes to bring her science and psychology background to the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership.

Emma Wagner

Emma Wagner studies Business Administration at Viterbo University, graduating in the Spring of 2024. She is also a member of the Viterbo Women’s Basketball team. In addition to interning for the CPL, she is a student worker for the College of Business, Leadership, Ethics, and Education. Leisure activities she enjoys include playing board games, watching movies, being outside, and spending time with friends and family. As for her internship, she is most looking forward to gaining experience in another type of business environment.

Clients Served