Our Staff

As President and CEO of Easterseals Wisconsin, Paul is responsible for carrying out the mission and objectives of the agency while working collaboratively with Board members and management staff. Before being named CEO in September 2020, Paul held various leadership positions within the agency. He is known best for his deep commitment to the clients served through Easterseals Wisconsin and has spent much of his career leading the agency’s nationally honored FARM Program since its inception in 1989. During that time, Paul was Director of the program for 10 years before becoming Vice President of FARM and Vocational Services for the next 18 years. In that role he oversaw outreach activities, on-site assessments, and business plans for the department which also encompassed Self-Employment Services and the Disability HelpLine of Outagamie County. Along with those responsibilities, he served as liaison to the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and AgrAbility of Wisconsin. During his career with Easterseals Wisconsin, Paul has developed a strong sense of leadership and understanding of the intricacies of nonprofit management and looks forward to leading the agency and serving its clients in this new capacity.

Coming to Easterseals Wisconsin with 21 years of experience, Pam joined the staff in 2008. She oversees both financial operations of the agency and human resource functions. She is responsible for fiscal analysis, the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements, and coordination of the budget process. Pam also prepares audit schedules and tax returns, monitors compliance with regulatory agencies, administers employee benefit plans, monitors investment activities, and performs bi-weekly payroll processing.

Cally coordinates overall grants management and development, including preparing federal, state and private grant proposals, researching new prospects, and stewardship of grant makers. She investigates new public and private funding sources and is responsible for compliance with all grant requirements including data collection, reporting, billing, evaluation, reports, and general oversight of grant activities. Cally is also responsible for the overall implementation of the AmeriCorps program and serves as AmeriCorps Program Director. Before joining Easterseals Wisconsin in 2013, Cally worked as the Outreach Specialist for AgrAbility of Wisconsin, a partner of Easterseals Wisconsin.

As Director of FARM & Vocational Services, Jeff hires, trains, and supervises the Technical and Program Assistants, Rural Rehabilitation and SES Specialists, and HelpLine Coordinator. He oversees outreach activities, on-site assessments, and business plans for FARM and SES, and serves as liaison to the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and AgrAbility of Wisconsin. Jeff offers training, presentations, and mentoring on vocational rehabilitation for farmers to FARM staff, state agencies, and AgrAbility groups nationwide. He is a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and serves as liaison to Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) field supervisors and to Client Assistance Program (CAP), to resolve DVR service issues with clients. Jeff, who was raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm, joined the Easterseals Wisconsin staff in 2007.

Stacey joined Easterseals Wisconsin in November 2016. As the Director of Marketing and Communications, Stacey is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a strategic and comprehensive communications plan, both externally and internally, promoting and marketing Easterseals Wisconsin in conjunction with its programs, services, and events.

Rachel joined Easterseals Wisconsin in 2018. She is a highly experienced fundraiser with a proven track record, who worked for over 10 years as a Senior Corporate Philanthropy Officer and a Major Giving Officer, conducting major events including many golf outings and galas. Rachel will manage the development budget, coordinate, develop, and execute all special events, and work with major donors to promote the viability of Easterseals Wisconsin’s programs and offerings.

Amanda joined Easterseals Wisconsin in October 2023. She started working at camp in October 2021 as a counselor, served as an AmeriCorps member in 2022, License Practical Nurse during summer of 2022, as a Registered Nurse in February 2023, and is now the Director of Camp and Respite Services.

Amanda grew up in Greenleaf, WI, attended Fox Valley Technical College where she received an Associate degree in Business Management in 2009 and attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College where she received an Associate degree in Nursing in 2023. Amanda says her favorite part about camp is that it’s an amazing place where everyone is accepted for who they are, and lifelong memories and friendships are made.

Amanda is married to her husband Eric, and they have two daughters and four dogs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and doing activities like camping, kayaking, being outdoors and having campfires.

Ami joined the Easterseals Wisconsin staff in 2014. She works with farmers with disabilities and their families by providing services that help them continue farming and maintain independence. She conducts on-site work assessments, determines work site modifications and adaptive equipment needs, develops a plan to implement recommendations, and coordinates funding and support services. Ami is the instructor of Exploring Job Options in Rural Wisconsin, a program developed for high school students with disabilities who want to learn more about opportunities available in the agricultural industry. Ami grew up on her family’s dairy farm where she continues to work with the herd.

Karen began as the Events Coordinator for Easterseals Wisconsin in January 2024. In this role she is responsible for planning, implementing and managing our special events. She works directly with our Director of Development to prepare and oversee events and budgets. Karen grew up in Jefferson and graduated from UW-River Falls with a bachelor’s degree in Conservation/Outdoor Education with an emphasis of Leadership. She comes with numerous years of experience in event planning, ropes course challenges and working with groups of all sizes. She is very excited to work for such a wonderful organization!

Melba provides technical assistance to the FARM Program and Self-Employment Services programs. She edits FARM Program reports, is in charge of FARM billing and spreadsheets, keeps client files updated, and maintains the Ag Equipment Reutilization website. She also serves as client first contact by phone, is point of contact for AgrAbility, updates the client databases, and handles all mailings.

Kim joined Easterseals Wisconsin in 2020 as the Accounting and Human Resources Coordinator. She is responsible for depositing cash receipts, cash disbursements to vendors, and vendor relations. Kim works with the Camp department to track and account for billing and receipts for Camp fees. She is also responsible for carrying out human resource functions for the agency, maintains personnel files, records timesheets and leave, and handles workers compensation and unemployment claims.

Carlee joined Easterseals Wisconsin in May 2022. She started working at camp in May 2016, served as an AmeriCorps member 2016-2018, Program Director in 2019, and was the AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator 2019-2020. Carlee has continued to support camp in many roles on weekends since. Carlee grew up in West Dundee, Illinois, and attended Western Illinois University where she received her Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation. She is beyond excited to be back at Camp Wawbeek and ready to serve all campers who come. Carlee says the connections made at camp and the fun had at camp will last a lifetime!

Terri has been with Easterseals Wisconsin for over 20 years. As Head Housekeeper, Terri helps keep our camps looking clean and beautiful all year around. Terri assists with laundry, cleaning buildings around camp, stocking supplies and also helps with creating camp menus, ordering food and making sure we are prepared for weekend programs. During the summer season, Terri leads a team of housekeepers to ensure our camps are clean, campers laundry is done and cabinets are stocked. You will always find Terri lending a helping hand, shoveling snow, helping to clear trails and anything else camp needs!

Lorrie joined Easterseals Wisconsin staff in 2016, she supports agency technology needs, and is responsible for help desk and agency network, server, hardware and software support. She also makes purchases seeking in-kind donations of software and plans for IT needs in conjunction with management staff. Lorrie has 20 years experience in small-medium business IT software/hardware installation, troubleshooting, training, and support.

Jill has worked for Easterseals Wisconsin for over 30 years. Since 2016, she has coordinated the Guardian Assistance Program, in collaboration with Outagamie County Health and Human Services, to provide training and support to guardians in Outagamie County. This program assists over 300 guardians each year in fulfilling their obligations in this role.

As Executive Assistant, Sandee provides administrative support for the CEO, Board of Directors, and Development Director. She assists with database management, agency events, and provides support for our Friends programs, Development events, Community Health Charities, and national corporate sponsor initiatives. Sandee, a Wisconsin native who has lived most of her life in Madison and south-central Wisconsin, joined Easterseals Wisconsin in 2015.

Anna joined the Easterseals Wisconsin team in August 2017 as the AmeriCorps Program Manager. She first volunteered at camp in 2013, served as an AmeriCorps member in 2015, and served a second term of AmeriCorps in 2016 as the Volunteer Coordinator. In 2015, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation. In this role, she is responsible for program compliance with the AmeriCorps grant, including preparation of progress and final reports, AmeriCorps member documentation, and overall member experience. She manages record-keeping and monitoring, citizenship training, AmeriCorps supervisor communication and coordination, program evaluation, and billing – according to the AmeriCorps program budget and plan.

Ray LaVigne has been with Easterseals Wisconsin since July 2022. Ray comes to Easterseals Wisconsin with over 20 years of maintenance experience in resorts and apartment complexes. As Maintenance Lead, Ray helps keep our camp property safe, including maintaining vehicles, building repairs and everything else at our Camps. Ray also keeps our roads plowed, trails cleared and responds to maintenance emergencies. Ray will also lead a team of maintenance assistants during the summer season.

Emily joined Easterseals Wisconsin in June 2019 and serves as the Camp Billing Assistant. In this role, she is responsible for obtaining authorizations, invoicing, and various administrative duties around the Madison office. Emily obtained a degree in Medical Billing from Madison College in December 2019.

Ginni Olson joined Easterseals in August, 2023 as the Camp Billing Specialist. In that position, she is responsible for coordinating authorizations, financial aid requests, generating invoices, and maintaining department files. Ginni received her Associates Degree in Accounting from Moraine Park Technical College in 2003. She has 2 dogs and a cat and enjoys kayaking, hiking, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.

Ashley joined Easterseals Wisconsin in December 2022 as the Self-Employment Specialist. In this position, she works with individuals with disabilities who are pursuing self-employment as their vocational goal and assists in choosing an enterprise that will accommodate their disability. She provides assessments, feasibility studies, helps to research potential markets, assists in developing structure and possible funding needed to operate a business, and works directly with consumers to develop business plans.

Ashley’s introduction to Easterseals Wisconsin was at Camp Wawbeek where she first attended camp at the age of 6 and continued to participate until she was 18 years old! Ashley was an Easterseals Ambassador and has done many other things on behalf of the organization. She is grateful to be able to be give back to the organization that has already given her so much. Ashley is originally from Chippewa Falls and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from UW-Eau Claire. In her free-time, she enjoys crafting and reading. When you see Ashley out and about, you will find Kade, her service dog, faithfully by her side.

Lindsey Prahl joined Easterseals Wisconsin in June 2024 as a Rural Rehabilitation Specialist. In this role, Lindsey works with farmers with disabilities and their families by providing services that help them continue farming and maintain independence. She conducts on-site work assessments, determines work site modifications and adaptive equipment needs, develops a plan to implement recommendations, and coordinates funding and support services. Lindsey is a former dairy farmer from Wausau, Wisconsin. She has filled many leadership and service roles in the agriculture industry after graduating from the University of Wisconsin River Falls with a degree in Agricultural Education. Lindsey continues to operate her family farm with her husband and four children. When not on a farm visit or working on the farm, she serves as a local 4-H horse project leader, and enjoys attending her children’s school and sporting events.

As the HelpLine Coordinator, Pattie utilizes knowledge gained over more than 30 years as an Occupational Therapist. She advocates for people with disabilities and their families on a number of local committees, seeks out funding to assist in providing disability-related equipment, and oversees the Parents-4-Parents Support Group, a HelpLine program that organizes and hosts holiday events for individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the year. She has a passion for helping others and looks forward to using that passion in her new position. Pattie enjoys gardening with her husband and spending time with family and friends traveling, hiking and camping.

Mia Steinhauer joined Easterseals Wisconsin in July 2024 as Digital Marketing Assistant. In this role, Mia is responsible for creating content for social media, email campaigns, digital newsletter articles, and assists the Director of Marketing and Communications with development of advertising campaigns and website and social media analysis.

Mia was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan before attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison for her undergraduate degree; Majoring in Communications Rhetoric & Science and minoring in Digital Studies and Digital Media Analytics. In her free time, she loves to run, play sports, cook, and read. “I am so beyond excited to work with the Easterseals Wisconsin team and positively impact many lives, even behind the scenes!”