mindyKNOWS University of Wisconsin-Madison

Vendor Biography

Excited to partner as a local husband-and-wife team, Sally and Daron are a dedicated University of Wisconsin family with deep roots and many personal and professional connections right in Madison. Their experience spans healthcare, real estate, hospitality, and raising five young adult children. Sally is a Chief Nursing Officer with over three decades of care coordination and operations experience. She has her doctorate in nursing practice and teaches executive leadership and quality improvement to both undergrad and graduate students. Daron, a UW Madison Alum, excels as a real estate agent with his own brokerage. They have been proudly hosting families from out of state at their midcentury modern vacation rentals near Devil's Lake State Park since 2019. With children attending UW Madison and thriving careers, they understand the importance of local support, especially in challenging times. Daron especially champions the MindyKNOWS mission as he experienced the essential support of a host family while attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis straight out of high school.  They are excited to ensure students, parents, siblings, and extended families settle into Madison. Count on them to connect you and your Badger with anything you might need. On, Wisconsin!