Shanice B. is a healer, community wellness advocate, and traditional medicine practitioner with a focus on ancestral healing, spiritual wellness, and holistic care. She brings lived experience as a self-advocate and a deep commitment to empowering others through education, storytelling, and hands-on healing work. Shanice is the founder of Mommy's Beautiful Sunrise Inc., an organization based in Milwaukee that uplifts and supports families through advocacy, youth wellness programs, and community connection initiatives, especially in underserved communities.
Ashley Baker is the Independent Living Quality Specialist within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) in the Office for the Promotion of Independent Living (OPIL). She provides leadership, guidance and quality oversight of federal programs, and federal and state grant funds allocated to Wisconsinʼs eight Independent Living Centers (ILCs). Ashley also focuses on quality improvement initiatives related to home and community based independent living services, assistive technology, and service access throughout Wisconsin. Ashley holds a Bachelorʼs degree from Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI. and is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and a Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). ashley.baker@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Patti Jo Becker has spent more than 30 years working alongside people, caregivers, agencies, communities, and policy makers to strengthen self-direction options and community-based services. She is a board member of InControl Wisconsin, Respite Care Association of Wisconsin and Co-Chair of Wisconsin Survival Coalition. She is a proud member of the SD Diehard Club, and WI-BPDD Partners in Policy Making alumni. Patti lives in South Central Wisconsin and works as the Director of Program Operations with Community Living Alliance (CLA). beckerp@clanet.org
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Alicia Boehme works for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. She is the Director of the Bureau of Quality and Oversight (BQO) in the Division of Medicaid Services. BQO makes sure programs like IRIS and Family Care are going well. Alicia has worked in the disability field for over 30 years at places like the Department of
Health Services, Disability Rights Wisconsin and Journey Mental Health Center. She has a Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from UW-Madison. Alicia lives in Madison with her husband, two teenage sons and dog. In her spare time, Alicia likes to travel, read, hike, and watch her boys play sports. Alicia.Boehme@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Richard Brissette was born with a mild autism spectrum disorder in Danbury, Connecticut. Richard won 2 gold medals in his Special Olympics event in Bethel, Connecticut, in 1988 and graduated from Bethel High School the same year. Richard works for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue in Madison, Wisconsin, as a Data Verification Operator and has worked for over 33 years. Richard has attended the Autism Statewide Conference since 2007 and the Self-Determination Conference since 2017. In 2021, Richard purchased his electric tricycle at Crazy Lenny's Bicycle Shop and enjoys his bicycle riding pleasure. In April 2022, Richard became a Board Member for the Arc-Dane County in Madison, Wisconsin, and is now in his 4th year as a Board Member. In July 2022, Richard co-hosted the Return to Disability Pride Festival at Warner Park in Madison and is eager to co-host again. Richard loves golden retrievers. Richard continues to inspire people in the Madison Disability Community.
Joyce Challoner is the regional Manager with Community Horizons. She oversees the North, Central, and Southwest regions of Wisconsin. Joyce is responsible for coordinating and engaging with all members and participants referred to these areas. She believes that cultivating meaningful relationships is fundamental to both my personal and professional life. Joycec@communityhorizons.org
Jonathan Claflin is a Senior Operations Manager at PremierFMS and has 11 years of experience specifically in self-direction in Wisconsin and has been instrumental in shaping and advancing innovative care models at PremierFMS for participants and their families. Jonathan is committed to improving the level of independence participants and their families can achieve through self-directed programs. jclaflin@premier-fms.com
Marcey Clements is a public school teacher of ten years and advocate for families impacted by Autism. Marcey is a co-founder of CAMP and has been an integral part of its mission to change caregivers' lives through love, validation,
and empowerment. marcey@letsgotocamp.com
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Katie Cummings has dedicated over twenty years as a theater artist, educator and advocate for inclusion and diversity in theater. A Wisconsin native, Katie graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with a BA in Theater and Business. Her resume includes First Stage, Bunny Gumbo, UW-Milwaukee, Chamber Theater and St. Joseph High School. Katie believes that theater has the power to develop empathy, create meaningful connections and engage community.
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Dr. Angela Marx has been joining with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various roles and places for almost half her life and has been in academia studying and training in clinical psychology for the past 12 years. Although she considers herself a scientist and uses research and knowledge, she also knows that there is so much more that we do not know and focuses on each person’s experience to join and learn with them. Dr. Marx specializes in assessment and facilitating mental health and wellness with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults to help them discover and define who they are and find (or create) the places where they belong and flourish. Angela.marx@myplaceofmind.com
Ala'a Eddeen graduated from the very first Project Search program at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. After completing Project Search, he was immediately hired by the Kalahari and currently welcomes guests as they check into the resort. Ala’a will share the amazing story of his employment journey, including how he became Kalahari’s highest customer reviewed employee. Ala’a is a dynamic communicator and will inspire attendees with his rich history and experiences.
Jean Eldredge is the Supervising Ombudsman for Disability Rights Wisconsin’s Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman program, supporting the other ombudsmen in their case work across the state. She has been with Disability Rights Wisconsin for 10 years.
Katie Erickson is a Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman with Disability Rights Wisconsin. She has 23 years of experience working with and advocating for adults with disabilities and older adults in settings that include the ADRC, Long Term Care programs, and skilled nursing settings.
Brett Everman is an amazing individual with a unique communication approach that will entertain you with inspiring stories. He is a car crash survivor with a traumatic brain injury who lives an exceptional life in Plover, WI, with 24-hour support.
Amanda Flater is a Team Leader with LSS|Connections and has been working in the IRIS Program for 6 years. Amanda works closely with a team of nearly 100 consultants and support staff. Amanda serves IRIS Consultants and Participants statewide and carries a small caseload as well. Prior to her IRIS work, Amanda worked as a corporate guardian and spent time working in and overseeing adult family homes. amanda.flater@lsswis.org
Sally Flaschberger has worked in disability advocacy for over 20 years. She is the parent of a young adult with a disability. She has worked at BPDD for the past 5 years and is currently the Project Manager for the Wisconsin Disability Policy Program and the co-facilitator for the Partners in Policy Making program. sally.flaschberger@wisconsin.gov
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Carrie Gartzke is an Advisor for the Madison People First Chapter, supporting members with disabilities to lead their own group and build leadership skills. With over 30 years in disability advocacy, starting as a camp counselor at Wisconsin Badger Camp, she provides guidance and encouragement while respecting members’ independence and decision-making. cgartzke@uwhealth.org
James Giese is the Director of Outreach for Wispact. James has worked with individuals with disabilities in providing financial management tools for more than 7 years. (jgiese@wispact.org)
Dana Glinski is a social and human services professional with over 10 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities through non-profit agencies. Dana is skilled in member-centered direct support with an emphasis on self-determination. dana.glinski@lakelandcareinc.com
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Matt Glowacki was a Policy Intern in 2025 in the Department of Transportation, where he worked on projects related to accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Matt has over 30 years’ experience as a motivational speaker and advocate and has delivered his message to over 1 million people.
Kelly Gochenaur is the Managed Care Lead Ombudsman, who provides advocacy for individuals aged 60+ yrs. in the Family Care program. Kelly provides technical support to regional ombudsmen, leadership and outside groups, and engages in member focused system advocacy. Kelly was hired by the Board on Aging and Long Term Care in 2017 and served as regional ombudsman for 6 counties prior to assuming her current duties in 2021. She has over 25 yrs. experience assisting individuals in exercising their right to self-determination within the LTC system.
Vicky Gunderson has been working in the healthcare industry environment for over 37 years. Vicky believes and advocates for all people to enjoy the minutes of every day to the best of their ability. Vicky is the Executive Director for Acumen Fiscal Agent. Victoria.Gunderson@acumen2.net
Amber Hammond is a 2024-25 Partners in Policy graduate, and a self-advocate for disability and human rights. She is active in statewide advocacy education and often attends government public forums. She has been an ACAP member since 2017.
Pamela Henke’s passion for disability advocacy stems from both her personal journey and her desire to support families across Wisconsin. Inspired by her youngest child, Carson—now 17 and known for his infectious smile and belly laughs—Pamela is committed to helping families navigate the challenges of disabilities. She draws on both personal and professional experiences in her advocacy work.Pamela serves on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services–Children’s Long-Term Support State Council and has built a career in Human Resources leadership roles, including the past several years with Disability Rights Wisconsin. She and her husband live in Green Bay, WI, have three children, and enjoy family trips and spending time together.
Wendy Heyn works with DRW and its disability partners on the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) efforts on voting rights for people with disabilities. She provides outreach and education to people with disabilities, their families and other stakeholders on voting rights in Southeastern Wisconsin. Wendy spent over a decade working as an elementary school teacher and it has prepared her well for teaching others about voting and for organizing outreach efforts. As the mother of a son who lives with disabilities, she is committed to helping voters understand their rights and feel empowered to vote. Wendy is a 2018 Partners in Policymaking.
Damell Horton has over two decades of experience in the Information Technology field and currently works at a local manufacturing company. Teaching and sharing knowledge have always been among his greatest passions. He has taught with Marquette University’s Upward Bound program and, for the past two years, has continued fostering digital literacy as a technology instructor with Parent University. In this role, he helps learners build confidence and practical skills in navigating today’s digital world.
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Shawn Ihrcke, Outcomes and Behavior Team Manager, Aptiv, Inc. Shawn is dedicated to working alongside others to reach their dreams and goals through a person-centered approach. Achieving independence and the highest quality of life for others is what Shawn strives to do. Shawn has about 10 years of experience working in human services. She has an undergraduate degree in therapeutic recreation along with a Master of Science in therapeutic recreation as well. shawn.ihrcke@aptiv.org
Tami Jackson is the legislative liaison and public policy strategist for the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities. Tami brings more than fifteen years of public policy experience to her work with the legislature, Governor’s office, state agencies, and grassroots advocates on a wide variety of issues including guardianship and alternatives to guardianship, civil rights, Medicaid, long term care, and non-driver transportation. Tamara.jackson@wisconsin.gov
Randi Johnson is a longtime advocate and Iris participant. Known for being able to connect people to the right resources, Randi Johnson has 38 years of experience in advocating and hiring workers. Randi Johnson is passionate about self direction and Long Term support. randijohnsonsb@gmail.com
Brian Kenney is a retired Wisconsin Special Educator. He runs an extremely successful team building and leadership company called Team Extreme. He has facilitated team building and leadership workshops for over 25 years. Brian works closely with numerous diverse organizations such as youth groups, school districts, sports teams, not for profit groups, and parks and recreation programs. He is a recently published author. His book called "Figuring it Out" is focused on helping youth adjust to the difficult situations they will face on life's journey. Brian truly enjoys helping all people learn the value of team building and leadership. briankenney98@gmail.com
Desi Kluth is a current board member on the BPDD. She lives in her own apartment with her cat skeeter and 2 hermit crabs. Desi makes bracelets for the police and fire personnel. desi.kluth@yahoo.com
Alex Knapp is a self-advocate who regularly attends self-advocacy education opportunities. He has been an ACAP member since 2022.
Nick Kopydlowski is a self-advocate for disability and human rights. He advocates for independence and continuing education for safe living. He has been an ACAP member since 2020.
Lindsey Kugler serves as the Peer Mentor Program Supervisor at Aptiv. With a focus on community building, innovation, and growth, Lindsey supports her mentors in building strong and supportive relationships. She’s been in the disability service field for 4+ years and is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities to live their most independent lives. lindsey.kugler@aptiv.org
Nathaniel Lentz - Since 2007, Nathaniel has presented at numerous state and national conferences about how people with disabilities can succeed in education and employment. Nathaniel was a member of the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities for eight years. He served on the Think College Steering Committee to help students with disabilities succeed in college. Nathaniel advocated for people with disabilities at the Wisconsin Legislature and the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. He advocated before the Wisconsin State Joint Finance Committee for more financial support for people with disabilities. He served as a mentor for the Cutting-Edge program at Edgewood College. In 2020, he was a Self-Advocate for the Living Well Grant and People First Wisconsin. From 2021 to the present, Nathaniel has been an outreach advocate for People First Wisconsin and has been on numerous coalitions. Nathaniel is also the Program Director for The Arc-Dane County. Nathaniel earned his bachelorʼs degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 20 4. He is also a Contributing Editor of a book called Disability, Intersectionality, and Belonging in Special Education. This book focuses on the history of disability culture.
Lisa Lontz has worked at Lutheran Social Services for 25 years, working in a variety of roles with the common denominator being a passion for helping people live their best life on their terms. Most recently she Supervises Support Broker Services and Gaining Ground (a Crisis Stabilization
and CCS Program). Lisa.lontz@lsswis.org
Ashley Manuel is an Employment Specialist in the Madison area and ERI’s primary Pre-Driving Assessment provider. She holds a B.A. in Criminology & Law Studies and Psychology from Marquette University. Ashley brings experience in vocational case management and is passionate about helping individuals integrate into the community and achieve their goals. manuel@eri-wi.org
Chris Masey is the Program Administrator at Getting to College. Chris has had the privilege of working with various local, statewide, and national disability nonprofits, both as a parent and a self-advocate. Additionally, he has led numerous training initiatives for self-advocates to promote independence and self-determination. Chris.Masey@GettingToCollege.org
Ashley Mathy is a disability advocate who was diagnosed with PDD-NOS (autism spectrum). She is a Wisconsin Policymaking Partner, Employment 1st Ambassador and member of several board of directors, including BPDD, TMG and APSE. Ashley currently serves as Chair of the Board for BPDD. Ashley has spoken around the state of Wisconsin advocating for individuals with disabilities. In addition, she has been interviewed on the TV, Radio and Newspaper on multiple occasions to provide her insights on various topics. Ashley works aggressively as an advocate for individuals with disabilities with a motto “Cross out the Dis and Embrace the Ability”. ashleymathy@gmail.com
Mary McKeown is the Managed Care Ombudsman for Dane, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties for the Board on Aging and Long Term. Mary provides advocacy to members of Family Care and Partnership programs. Mary started with the Board on Aging and Long Term Care in 2016, initially working as a Regional Ombudsman. Mary’s previous work experience includes advocacy for survivors of domestic violence as well as students in alternative education programs. Mary holds a master’s degree in community counseling.
Kaitlin McNamara has been a staff member at the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities since 2019 as the Project Coordinator for the Living Well project and has focused on improving health, safety, and social connection for people with disabilities. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Kaitlin is also the sibling of 2 adult sisters with disabilities and runs the Sibling Leadership Network, a non-profit that provides siblings of individuals with disabilities across the country the information, support, and tools they need to advocate with their brothers and sisters on the issues that matter to them. Through her career in disability advocacy, Kaitlin has worked on rights education, abuse and neglect prevention, plain language resources, future planning, and peer mentoring. Kaitlin.McNamara@wisconsin.gov
Anna Morehouse grew up in Baraboo and now lives in Wisconsin Rapids. She works at ODC as the Service Development Manager and co-leads the Peer Mentoring program. Anna cares deeply about helping people grow, build connections, and succeed in their communities. amorehouse@odcinc.com
David Morstad is a veteran of 45 years in the developmental disability field and was the Executive Director and Senior Fellow of the Bethesda Institute. He is currently a member and past chair of the Governorʼs Committee for People with Disabilities in Wisconsin and serves as Chair of the Board for CCLS. David.Morstad@gmail.com
Becky Mulhern is the Ombudsman Services Supervisor, Board on Aging and Long Term Care. Becky is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with over 27 years of dedicated experience working in the field of long term care. Becky has served in leadership positions in long-term care since 1998 including St. Coletta as the Therapeutic Recreation Director, the City of Minneapolis as an Adaption and Inclusion Coordinator, various county positions including as an ADRC Director overseeing Adult Protective Services, transportation, aging, nutrition and caregiving units. Becky previously was a Program Manager for a Managed Care Organization, and a Communication & Development Specialist at the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Becky continues to be an advocate for changing the culture of aging and empowering older adults through her work as the Ombudsman Services Supervisor at the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care.
Aaliyah Muhammad is the Lead Ombudsman-Outreach Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman Program at Disability Rights Wisconsin. She’s worked in the public sector for almost 20 years, helping people get the answers to benefit and services requests. For the past six years she has been part of Disability Rights Wisconsin’s Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman program, supporting clients with things like negotiations, communicating with agencies, and appealing decisions about services, medical equipment and other care needs. Aaliyah cares deeply about the rights of people with disabilities and enjoy using what she’s learned over the years to help them speak up for the care they deserve.
Jenny Neugart is the Grassroots Community Organizer for the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities. She has over 25 years’ experience working with youth and adults with disabilities on employment, leadership, and self-advocacy. Jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov.
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Kate Norby, Director of Development, ODC, Inc. Kate is committed to advancing person-centered practice and systems of support that honor full citizenship and inclusion for all. A firm believer in the principles of self-determination, Kate encourages individuals and organizations to actively build welcoming and diverse communities. Kate has worked in human services, business and education for more than three decades and holds undergraduate degrees in education and sociology, and a master’s in human and community development.
Ashley Parkhurst, BSW, is the self-employment specialist for Easter Seals Wisconsin. This position involves helping individuals with disabilities determine if self-employment best fits them. She creates feasibility studies and business plans. This also includes helping clients find what assistive technology will make pursuing their business idea feasible. Her experience includes going through many assistive technology assessments with various professionals to determine what would be most beneficial to her at the start of her career. She has also assisted many clients going through these assessments over the past 10 years to find what was beneficial for them. aparkhurst@eastersealswisconsin.com
People First Wisconsin is a statewide group led by people with disabilities. The group supports people to speak up about things like health care, jobs, and housing. Through their work they help people with disabilities make their own choices and lead their own lives.
David Pinno is a self-advocate with a strong work ethic and ambition for systems change. He spends a great deal of time advocating for disability rights. Most recently he was active in the MAPP reform, Employment First and Supported Decision Making Bills that passed. David is a Partners in Policymaking graduate. pinnodd2001@gmail.com
Place of Mind is a statewide community-based group that knows all brains are useful, important, and healthy. Brains and bodies are not broken or something that needs fixing. Instead, Place of Mind focuses on strengths, differences, and support needs to help people and their caregivers live full, healthy lives.
Laura Plummer, MA, CRC, ATP is the Assistive Technology Program Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. In this position she manages Wistech, Wisconsin's Assistive Technology Act program, the iCanConnect program, and collaborates with program partners to ensure comprehensive AT programs are available for individuals with disabilities. Her experience includes conducting assistive technology assessments in the areas of hearing loss, vision loss, and communication. She provides technical assistance to stakeholders, connects consumers to programs and resources and conducts trainings on assistive technology at the local, statewide, and national levels. Ms. Plummer has both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Deafness Rehabilitation Counseling and she takes an active role in learning and using the latest in electronic gadgets.
laura.plummer1@dhs.wisconsin.gov
​​Jenny Price was a Policy Fellow for 2024-2025 in the Department of Health Services, where she worked on projects in policy and operations in the Division of Medicaid Services for children and adult long-term care programs. She is a Partners in Policymaking graduate and a parent advocate for her teenage son, who is autistic. glow0880@gmail.com
Stefanie Primm is the Executive Director at LOV Inc., Living Our Visions Inclusively, which unites people with developmental disabilities to engage and build their best lives.
Samantha Sackmann is a Certified Peer Specialist at a recovery center for adults with mental health and substance use challenges. Samantha is CCS certified and provides peer support for individuals in the community. In addition, Samantha is a NAMI Peer Support Group Facilitator. She has also run peer support groups at the inpatient mental health unit at Aspirus hospital. Sharing the power of peer support is a passion that drives her. Having multiple mental health diagnosis, Samantha has decades of lived experience. Now far along on the road of recovery, Samantha is a true mental health warrior in both her personal and professional lives. ssackmann@milc-inc.org
Delores Sallis is the mother of five children, her youngest son, Albert, had multiple disabilities. Delores is the founder of Parent University, which serves as a resource center to help families in the Milwaukee area navigate systems to help their loved ones with disabilities. She has great passion for people with disabilities and their families. She helps families ask for what they need but don’t know how to ask. Delores.sallis@gmail.com
Cindy Schamber started Community Horizons in 2017 to empower individuals through Support Broker Services and later created JobLink Healthcare to help connect families with qualified caregivers and support staff. At the heart of her work is a belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead their life with dignity, independence, and control. Both organizations were built to help individuals do just that — live life on their own terms, with the right support by their side. cindys@communityhorizons.org
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Nicole Schneider is an Assistant Administrator in the Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) within the Department of Health Services. Nicole has the responsibility for the functional area of Benefits and Service Delivery. This area designs benefits and programs for Wisconsin Medicaid.Nicole has a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, and a Master and PhD in Social Policy and Management from Brandeis University. She was a fellow for the federal Agency Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Prior to joining DMS, Nicole enjoyed a 30-year career in social service administration, including operating community mental health and outreach programs and school-based services. She also worked in population health strategies for a health system. She’s taught in the UW system, Bellin College, St. Norbert College and Simmons College. Nicole is based in northeast Wisconsin and helps to bring a rural health perspective to DMS. She is a mother and grandmother and enjoys reading and playing mahjong and bingo!
Kristi Scheunemann is an active disability advocate and frequent presenter on issues affecting people with disabilities in Wisconsin. For the past two years, she has served on the Board of Directors for Creative Community Living Services (CCLS), an organization supporting 300 people throughout Wisconsin. kristischeunemann@gmail.com
Ellie Sherven is a marketing and event planner in Madison, WI. She is the mom to
neurodiverse children. Ellie is the co-founder of Caregivers of Autism Maximizing Potential (CAMP), a weekend retreat in Wisconsin for caregivers of children on the autism spectrum. Over the last three years, CAMP has provided 300 caregivers with a safe space for connection, rest, and learning. ellie@letsgotocamp.com
Carl Schulze is a 44-year-old disabled man from Neenah, Wisconsin, His mission is to raise urgent awareness about the lack of home healthcare access for Medicaid recipients and to advocate for higher wages for home health aides, the essential workers who support people with disabilities in living independently. As a quadriplegic, Carl relies on care workers everyday.
Kayla Smith is the IRIS Lead Ombudsman at the Board on Aging and Long Term Care. Kayla has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Marian University with a specialty in psychology. Kayla spent the first years of her career as an IRIS Consultant with an IRIS Consultant Agency. She has been with the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care for the past five years, holding the IRIS Ombudsman Specialist position and currently the IRIS Lead Ombudsman.
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Chad Sobieck lives in the Madison area and is a self-advocate involved in several disability rights organizations such as People First Wisconsin, The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum, and The Board for People with Developmental Disabilities. He has also completed the Partners in Policymaking course. His primary goal as a disability advocate is to create a difference in people's lives and make the world a better place. His hobbies include hanging out with friends, playing video games, watching TV, and spending time outdoors.
Scott Struckmeyer has spent the last three as a Family Care and Iris Ombudsman with Disability Rights Wisconsin. Over the last 23 years he has worked with adults and youth with disabilities in court, school and Long Term Care settings.
Emery Rankin Utevsky (they/them/theirs) is an Autistic social worker who currently works as a case manager in the CLTS program. It is important to Emery that disabled and neurodivergent people are empowered with information to navigate the complex systems of social services. Some of Emery's special interests include learning about different disabilities, horses, and cults. They love building Lego sets, watching TV, and reading memoirs. erutevsky@gmail.com
Jolene Wanek is ERI’s Client Services Director, overseeing a statewide team to ensure strong outcomes for individuals seeking employment. She also provides direct Employment Services and Work Incentive Benefits Counseling. Jolene holds a Psychology degree from UW–Eau Claire and is a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP™). wanek@eri-wi.org
Shannon Webb has 30 years of experience working in employment, school-to-work transition, and Home and Community Based Services for people with disabilities. Since 2007, she has been fostering innovation as a Subject Matter Expert for state and federal initiatives to increase competitive integrated employment and meaningful community inclusion for youth and adults with disabilities. Shannon has extensive experience providing training and technical assistance to stakeholders at all levels. Shannon is known for her creative problem solving and results-oriented work. shannon@incontrolwisconsin.org
Kelly Weyer is a 35 years old self advocate who lives in Mount Horeb. Kelly recently moved to her own apartment where she lives with her two cats. A few years ago Kelly got her driver’s license.
Tina Wiley is a peer mentor from Milwaukee who overcame early life challenges, including health issues and time in foster care. She became a nurse and foster parent, always focused on helping others. As a mentor and self-advocacy leader, Tina supports people in becoming confident, capable, and empowered.