Our TeamTeamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results. Ifeanyi Enoch Onucha
Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA), a program of Marshfield Clinic Health System – Center for Community Health Advancement, is dedicated to fostering quality out-of-school time (OST) programming across Wisconsin. We believe in the transformative power of OST programs to positively impact the lives of children and families in our communities. Randy Neve has been with MCHS since 1998 and network lead since 2008. Randy’s career has been dedicated to youth related health issues on a local, regional and state level. A theme throughout his tenure has been partnership development. Jennifer Smith has been with Marshfield Clinic Health System since 2014. Jennifer earned her M.Ed. from University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and has worked in spaces supporting children and adolescents for over 25 years. Jennifer began as a public-school teacher, transitioned to a community-based youth program and now supports out-of-school time programs and program staff throughout the state of Wisconsin in her work with the Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance. Kris Brunberg is a Health Educator for the Marshfield Clinic Health System. Prior to this position, Kris worked in school districts to start and administer afterschool and 21st Century Community Learning Center programs in Northwestern Wisconsin, as well as work for Clemson Extension's Youth Institute facilitating Outdoor Education, Outdoor Adventure and Summer Camp programs. Jill Niemczyk has worked in community health education for 22 years working with a variety of populations, from providing care to the elderly with dementia to advocating for children and adults who have been sexually abused. She has provided in-services to health care providers and teachers, as well as presentations to school aged children. Jill has managed several programs funded through state and federal grants. She has developed pipeline curriculum, Inter-professional education opportunities for post-secondary students, facilitated cultural immersion programs, and presented cultural competency trainings through-out the northeastern region of the state of WI. She is trained to facilitate the Mentors in Violence Prevention program, the Cross-Cultural Diversity Training program and the Strengthening Families Program. Linda Eisele is currently the professional development lead for the Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance and has been with the network since its inception in 2005. Linda began her career as an extension home economist in Missouri specializing in child and family development. She later received a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was editor of publications for St Mary’s Hospital in Madison and served in various administrative positions with the Wisconsin Youth Company. Prior to her retirement in 2012, she served as a childcare specialist for the City of Madison Child Care Unit providing training and technical assistance to programs seeking City of Madison Accreditation. She was an endorser for the National Afterschool Association Accreditation and before retirement, presented many workshops at the National Afterschool Association annual conferences. She is a Registry approved master trainer. Dan Gage, WOSTA consultant for advocacy, education, and outreach, specializes in building alliances for out-of-school time programs. With a background in public education and leadership roles at the Green Bay Education Association, Dan brings practical experience to his role. As a former social studies teacher, he emphasizes collaboration and grassroots efforts to enhance educational opportunities for students in out-of-school time settings. |
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