Our board members are committed to the cause of literacy and are passionate about growing the success of the organization. They bring their expertise in management, finance, education, marketing, legal, human resources, and event planning. Board members have the following responsibilities:
- Attend board meetings:
Third Friday of the month
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Oshkosh Public Library
(lower level meeting room or zoom) - Participate in board committees.
- Actively participate in Spellbound for Literacy, the annual fundraising event, and other fundraising efforts.
- Attend and actively participate in the organization’s events.
Officers:
President
Judi Long
Affiliation: US Bank Manager
Vice President
Donna Nelson
Affiliation: Director ArtsCore, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Treasurer
Lisa King Gehrke
Affiliation: Retired Chemical Engineer, Business Person, Piano Teacher; and WALC Tutor
Secretary
Kim Hoffman
Affiliation: Oshkosh Public Library Liaison
Chief Policy Officer
Randy Fieldhack
Affiliation: Faith Technologies, Inc.
Board Members:
Dr. Kazeem Akinyele
Affiliation: Associate Professor of Accounting at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Dr. Elizabeth Alderton
Affiliation: Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Services, UWO
Sue Neitzel
Affiliation: Retired, Director Emerita, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Jeff Schettl
Affiliation: Retired, Oshkosh Corporation
Chuck Self
Affiliation: Retired, Sumnicht & Associates LLC
Wanda Tracy
Affiliation: Winnebago County Public Health
Jody Wallace
Affiliation: Community member
Amy Weeks
Affiliation: Amcor
Our Vision:
Through programming, community outreach and partnerships, the Winnebago Area Literacy Council ensures every person has the literacy skills needed to thrive.
Our Mission:
The Winnebago Area Literacy Council strengthens communities by eliminating literacy barriers through learner-centered programs, advocacy, and career development support.
Our Values:
Respect: Recognize all individuals have inherent dignity and that their abilities, experiences, and backgrounds matter.
Collaboration: Communicate and work together to achieve shared goals and build deeper connections.
Resilience: Overcome barriers and stay true to our mission.
Equal Access: Accommodate people’s varied experiences, perspectives, and insights, by providing opportunities for equitable participation.
Learning: Incorporate new information to grow, adapt, and respond to changing experiences.
Strategic Action Plan Goals:
Goal # 1: Make the community aware and supportive of WALC and its mission.
Goal # 2: Provide and expand learner-centered programming throughout Winnebago County.
Goal # 3: Increase funds in a strategic manner to ensure the long-term viability of WALC.
Goal # 4: Strengthen the structure of WALC to minimize gaps in our ability to provide quality services.