Jackie Davenport's new role with the University of Wisconsin-Madison athletic department is as community relations director, meaning she's responsible for coordinating service activities for the hundreds of Badger student-athletes.
Those activities have been going on for a long time — there have been stories and videos of visits to hospitalized children or efforts to help build houses.
And as someone who volunteers her free time with high school youth groups, Davenport said her new role brings both of her worlds together.
But recognition for community service is a tricky thing for the 28-year-old Beaver Dam native.