Your Advisors
I was born and raised in Southwest Wisconsin and attended Southwest Tech after graduation from Riverdale High School. I started in the Accounting program, but eventually earned an Associate Degree in Business Management and an Associate Degree in Marketing. I used my education to start my career as the Marketing and Sales Manager for the House on the Rock Properties. Working in tourism was an amazing experience as I was able to travel all over North America promoting Wisconsin as a tourist destination. After eight years of traveling, I decided to make a change to be home more with my family and started my career at Southwest Tech in 2013.
I have worked in advising and career coaching roles at Southwest Tech since 2013. Since then, I have gone on to earn my Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Business and Human Relations. I also helped create the Southwest Tech Clay Target Team and enjoy coaching our students. Southwest Tech was an amazing start for me on my higher educational journey and I am excited to share and help guide you through all the great opportunities that Southwest Tech offers.
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- Accounting
- Accounting Assistant
- Ag Power & Equipment Technician
- Agribusiness Science & Technology
- Auto Collision Repair & Refinish
- Automotive Technician
- Business Management
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 2
- Golf Course Management
- Individualized Technical Studies
- Leadership Development
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Solar Installation Technician
- Sustainable Energy Management
- Technical Studies-Journeyworker
I grew up in Southwest Wisconsin and love small town, rural living! I decided to stay close to home in attending the University of Wisconsin – Platteville for my undergraduate education. I started as a Psychology Major as I wanted to help people and after a couple of changes, I found my place and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources Emphasis. I worked in Human Resources for a couple of years and after starting my family decided that was not the area I wanted to work in long term.
I started working at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Student Services and knew that working in education is where I belong. It was while working in Admissions and observing the impact that the advisors had with students that I knew one day I would become an Advisor myself. It is here that I have found my passion of helping students navigate their educational journey, exploring their interests, and helping to guide them along the way in their successes and failures. Watching students achieve their desired goals in learning, careers, and life is so incredibly rewarding. I look forward to working with each of you as you discover your passions.
Programs I Advise
Southwest Wisconsin has always been my home. After graduating from River Ridge High School, I started at another technical college and soon found it wasn’t for me. At semester, I transferred to Southwest Tech and graduated with a technical diploma in Office Assistant. Shortly after graduation in 2001, I started my career at Southwest Tech as the College Receptionist and then worked in Student Services for several years and online learning for 15 years. During that time, I obtained an Associate Degree in Administrative Professional from Southwest Tech and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University.
My passion is serving others especially students and it is so good to be back in Student Services as an Advisor. Southwest Tech has been a great fit for me and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share what Southwest Tech has to offer as you explore your passions and navigate your higher education path.
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery
- Cancer Information Management
- Cancer Information Management (ATC)
- Child Care Services
- Cosmetology
- Dental Assistant
- Early Childhood Education
- Electro-Mechanical Technology
- Graphic & Web Design
- Industrial Mechanic
- Instrumentation and Controls Technology
- Midwife (Direct Entry)
- Nail Technician
- Surgical Technology
Hello! I’m Roberta Koch, and I’m excited to be one of the Advisors here at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Originally from Skokie, Illinois, I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Shortly after, I met my amazing husband and relocated to Richland Center, Wisconsin.
My career has been deeply rooted in education, having taught physics, astronomy, and engineering courses within the UW-System for many years. Alongside teaching, I’ve had the pleasure of advising many students and helping them navigate their academic journeys.
Joining the team at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is an exciting new chapter for me. I’m passionate about guiding students as they chart their educational and career paths, and I’m dedicated to supporting you in achieving your goals.
I look forward to working with you and assisting you in reaching your full potential!
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- CNC Machine Operator/Programmer
- Data Analytics
- Health Information Technology
- Human Services Associate
- IT-Cybersecurity Specialist
- IT-Network Systems Technician
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Supply Chain Assistant
- Supply Chain Management
- University Transfer - Associate of Arts/Science
- Welding