Appleton Engaged Podcast

Bob Woodford Program AdministratorChildren’s Resource Center-NortheastChildren’s Wisconsin-Fox ValleyPhone: 920-969-5330Email: [email protected]⁠https://crcnortheast.org/

Maria GuzmanExecutive DirectorCASA of the Fox CitiesPhone: 920.257.4733 Ext. 104Email: [email protected]

Erin HollisterDirectorConnections Grief CenterBoys & Girls Clubs of the Fox ValleyPhone: (920) 750-5839Email: [email protected] KramerProgram CoordinatorConnections Grief CenterBoys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley

COL . Brian BlahnikActing Commanding Officer/FounderWisconsin Army CadetsEmail: [email protected]://sites.google.com/a/gocadets.org/gocadets/Bennett MeinkeCadet Sergeant First Class Wisconsin Army Cadets ⁠https://sites.google.com/a/gocadets.org/gocadets/⁠Evan WochinskiPrivate First Class Wisconsin Army Cadets ⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/a/gocadets.org/gocadets/⁠⁠

Faith Roska Youth Policy Advocacy CoachKids ForwardEmail: [email protected] Martinez Senior Policy AnalystKids ForwardEmail: [email protected]

Amanda BrownExecutive DirectorFox Cares FoundationPhone: 920-993-3767Email: [email protected]://foxcares.org/Heather WessleyVP of Community ImpactPhone: 920-993-3735Email: [email protected]

Shannon ZwitterProgram SupervisorMobility ManagerMake The Ride HappenLutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper MichiganPhone (920) 225-1726 l (920) 979-0314 Email: [email protected]

Hilary PattermannParking Utility ManagerCity of Appleton, Department of Public Works100 N. Appleton Street, Appleton, WI 54911Phone: 920-832-5584 | Email: [email protected]://appletonwi.gov/government/parking/index.php

Jessica AdamsDirector of Partnerships for Northeast WisconsinWisconsin WatchPhone: (920) 493-7857Email: [email protected] DunlapPathways to Success \ ReporterWisconsin WatchEmail: [email protected]⁠www.wisconsinwatch.org⁠

Margaret CollettMarketing & Community Engagement CoordinatorCity of Appleton, Department of Parks & RecreationPhone: 920-832-3905 Email:  [email protected]

Shana Farrell, MSHospice Volunteer SpecialistThedaCare At Home3000 E College Ave.Appleton, WI  54915Phone: 920-702-6400Mobile:  920-422-7583Email: [email protected]⁠https://thedacare.org/services/thedacare-at-home/

Lois KrullLiving Spirit CoordinatorLiving Spirit Dementia Respite CenterPhone: (920) 733-2303 [email protected]⁠https://www.felc.com/livingspirit

Leif ElsmoPresident Mosaic Family HealthPhone: 920.560.7150Email: [email protected]://www.mosaicfamilyhealth.org/Dr. Lee VogelPast President Mosaic Family Health⁠https://www.mosaicfamilyhealth.org/⁠

Todd ShackletonChairmanMarigold MileP.O. Box 2842Appleton WI 54912Phone: 920-740-0210Email: [email protected]://www.marigoldmile.com/Vered MeltzerBoard MemberMarigold MileP.O. Box 2842Appleton WI 54912⁠https://www.marigoldmile.com/⁠

Al SchmidtDirector of the Big Sing 2026Appleton MacDowell Male ChorusPhone: [email protected]://macdowellchorus.com/

Eshalon Mayer Executive DirectorBelong WisconsinPhone: 920-602-2726⁠⁠Email: [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠www.belongwisconsin.org⁠⁠Nicki Damrow Executive Program DirectorBelong WisconsinEmail: [email protected]

Angie FlanaganOutreach CoordinatorNortheastern Wisconsin Dance Organization, IncEmail: [email protected]://newdo.org/

Casa Hispana1475 Opportunity WayMenasha, WI 54962https://casahispanawi.org/https://givebutter.com/2026-scholarship-gala-f2464e

Natalie NelsonExecutive DirectorWomen in Technology Wisconsin, Inc.Email: [email protected]

Vicki UpdikeFounder & Executive DirectorSHE LEADSPhone: (920) 410-8219Email: [email protected]://sheleadswi.org/our-people/

Katie Gellings, MSHuman Development & Relationships Extension EducatorUW-Madison Division of Extension Outagamie County3365 W Brewster StreetAppleton, WI 54914Phone: 920-832-5126Email: [email protected]://outagamie.extension.wisc.edu/

Sgt. Lori DuvenVictim Services Officer/Handler Facility K9 Edison Appleton Police Department222 South Walnut StreetAppleton, WI 54911Phone: [email protected] WagnerPolice Community Engagement SpecialistAppleton Police Department222 South Walnut StreetAppleton, WI 54911Phone: 920-832-5578 [email protected]

James BaconFriends of Appleton SchoolsEmail: [email protected]: https://www.friendsofappletonschools.com/Website Ways to Help Page:https://www.friendsofappletonschools.com/waystohelpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofappletonschoolsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsofappletonschools/

Chris JenkinsDean of Lawrence University Conservatory of MusicLawrence [email protected]://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory

Events:Monday, March 9, 7:00 - 9:00 pmThe Velvet Fox501 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI, 54911“Sharing Histories and Perspectives” - An Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Event, co-sponsored with Diverse & ResilientTuesday, March 10, 6:30 - 8:00 pmAppleton Public Library200 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI, 54911“Allyship in Action” - Co-sponsored by Celebrate Diversity Fox Cities and Fox Cities PACCopeland WoodruffMary and Michael Jaharis Director of Opera StudiesAssociate Professor of MusicLawrence UniversityEmail: [email protected]://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory/opera-theatreKristin RoachOpera Conductor and CoachAssistant Professor of Music, Lawrence University Conservatory of MusicCo-chair, Conservatory Advisory Email: www.kristinroach.com⁠https://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory/opera-theatrehttps://thor.lawrence.edu/calendar/main.php?view=event&calendar=default&eventid=1752678359005&_gl=1*qcv6h0*_gcl_au*MTMwMTQyOTYzNS4xNzcwMjk0NzIz*_ga*MTUyNTEwMDQ1Ni4xNzcwMjk0NzI0*_ga_C271Y0RWT3*czE3NzAzMDY4NzEkbzIkZzAkdDE3NzAzMDcwNjYkajYwJGwwJGgxNzk5MTIwMTM4

Brian OllechPresident & Board MemberWelcoming Willows1000 W Main StreetLittle Chute, WI 54140Phone: (920) 415-6016Email: [email protected]://welcomingwillows.org/John WrightBoard MemberWelcoming Willows1000 W Main Street, Little Chute, WI 54140Phone: (920) 415-6016⁠https://welcomingwillows.org/⁠

Sally LeComteDirector of Admissions & MarketingBethany HomePhone: 715-258-5521Email: [email protected]://www.bethanyofwaupaca.com/

Nicole KlugFox Valley Regional DirectorFoundations Health and WholenessPhone: 920-606-9192Email: [email protected]://wearefoundations.org/

Douglas HaaseExecutive DirectorOutagamie County Conflict Resolution CenterEmail: [email protected]://occrc.org/

Nou HuseSite Director - Fox ValleyWorld Relief Wisconsin | Email: [email protected]: 920-231-3600 worldrelief.org/wisconsinGail CorneliusRegional DirectorWorld Relief Wisconsin | Email: [email protected]/wisconsin

Gwen SargeantPresidentAppleton Historical SocietyEmail: [email protected]://appletonhistory.com/

Djuanna KathExecutive DirectorCommunity Benefit TreePhone : 920-422-1919Email: [email protected]://www.communitybenefittree.org/

Kristal KnudtsonThe Salvation Army Fox CitiesDirector of Development & Marketing CommunicationsCell: (920) 883-9437Fox Cities website: www.safoxcities.orgMindy HowellThe Salvation Army Fox CitiesHousing Services Lead105 S. Badger Ave.Appleton, WI 54914Phone: (920) 882-0306Cell: (920) 740-1009

Dr. Manohar SinghChancellorUniversity of Wisconsin OshkoshPhone: (920) 424-0200Email: [email protected]://www.uwosh.edu/

Fessahaye MebrahtuProgram Services Coordinator IIMetropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council759 N. Milwaukee St. Suite 500Milwaukee, WI 53202Phone: 414-509-7971email: fmebrahtu@fairhousingwisconsin.comwww.fairhousingwisconsin.comSarah JenkinsProgram Administrator, Outreach and Education ProgramMetropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council759 North Milwaukee StreetSuite 500Milwaukee, WI  53202P: (414) 278-1240sjenkins@fairhousingwisconsin.comwww.fairhousingwisconsin.com⁠ 

Katie Olson (she/her/hers - why pronouns matter)Executive DirectorESTHEREamil: [email protected]

Cat CofellPoet LaureateCity of Appleton Email: [email protected]

Tracy PlamannChief Executive OfficerHarbor House - Domestic & Sexual Violence ProgramsOffice: 920-832-1667 or 1-800-970-1171Direct: 920-955-9125720 W. Fifth St., Appleton, WI  [email protected]        

Alyson O'HearnCo-Founder and Executive DirectorSafe Driving [email protected]://safedrivingmatters.org/

Liz LastExecutive DirectorOshkosh Healthy NeighborhoodsEmail: [email protected]://gohni.org/Brianne ConnellyCore Team MemberAppleton Historic Central [email protected]://www.historiccentralneighborhoodappleton.com/

David LallyExecutive DirectorHope Clinic & Care CenterEmail: [email protected]://hopeclinic.care/

Kristen KellyExecutive Director & Co-founderPeople of ProgressionCall or Text: (920) 288-2292Email: [email protected]://www.peopleofprogression.com/

Katie StilpLocal History LibrarianAppleton Public Library200 N. Appleton StreetAppleton, WI 54911920-832-6393Email: [email protected]: She/Herapl.org

Dustin Mack, Ph.DExecutive DirectorHistory Museum at the Castle330 E. College Ave.Appleton, WI 54911Phone: 920-735-9370Email: [email protected]://myhistorymuseum.org/

Jen Flannery-BosinEast Tackles Cancer CommitteeAppleton East H.S.Email: [email protected] FudeEast Tackles Cancer CommitteeAppleton East H.S.Email: [email protected]

Lindsey SmithPrincipal PlannerCommunity Development Dept.City of AppletonPhone: 920-832-3943Email: [email protected]://www.planappleton.org/Monk Elmer, MD.Member  of the Advisory Group for Plan Appleton

Barb Tengesdal, Ph.D.Executive Director First 5 Fox ValleyEmail: [email protected]: 920-422-5437Http://www.firstfivefoxvalley.org

Patti HeffernanExecutive DirectorHelios Heuristic Inc.Email: [email protected]: 920-680-5911https://www.heliosheuristic.org/

Kelly “Kell” Bales (USAF Retired)County Veterans Service OfficerVeterans Service Office320 S. Walnut St.Appleton, WI 54911Office: (920) 832-5697Work Cell: (920) 460-4962 (talk/text)Email: [email protected]/Veterans

Josh TheisExecutive DirectorOptions for Independent LivingEmail: [email protected]: 920-490-0500 – OfficeToll Free Phone: 1-888-465-1515Fax: 920-490-0700www.optionsil.orgAutumn NordallAdvocacy CoordinatorOptions for Independent LivingEmail: [email protected]: 920-490-0500 – OfficeToll Free Phone: 1-888-465-1515, ext. 185Fax: 920-490-0700⁠www.optionsil.org⁠