Meet Our Mission-Driven Team

Our Staff Members

We execute LEAVEN’s day-to-day mission of providing immediate crisis relief while building pathways to long-term stability for families.

  • Nikki Gerhard

    Executive Director

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    “I'm honored to continue to serve our community and help others in need as LEAVEN’s Executive Director. The pride of not only the staff but also the volunteers is contagious and I'm so excited to be a part of this successful organization and to be able to continue collaborating and partnering with others to serve those in need.“

  • Mary Meyers

    Client Services Director

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    “It is so rewarding to work with such a dedicated team of volunteers and staff members at LEAVEN to help the people in our community through the difficult times in their lives by providing financial assistance and connections to other community resources.“

  • Kim Juve

    Client Services Coordinator

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    “I love working alongside the volunteers and staff at LEAVEN. It is so rewarding to be able to assist those in our community that are facing a financial crisis.“

  • Cloe Zoellner

    Client Services Coordinator

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    I am blessed to be part of LEAVEN, where every day is a chance to serve others and turn care into action. It’s rewarding to see lives touched by compassion and community support.”

  • Kiara West

    Community Engagement Director

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    Working at LEAVEN is so much more than a job to me. It is the chance to be a part of something larger than myself, a way to make a difference in my community and an opportunity to see good happening in the world around me.”

  • Danielle Schneeberg Iddrisu

    Community Engagement Coordinator

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    What drew me to LEAVEN was the possibility of helping those in financial crisis and working alongside passionate and caring volunteers.”

  • Martha Franco

    Bilingual Resources Advocate

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    It is both a privilege and a blessing to be part of LEAVEN—and an even greater honor to serve as a bridge between our Hispanic community and the compassionate volunteers and staff who accompany families through financial hardship. Together, we connect them to essential resources, helping to restore stability, foster dignity, and empower long-term resilience.”

  • Ashlyn Hildebrand

    Client & Volunteer Engagement Specialist

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    Working at LEAVEN brings me such joy; knowing I am helping to make an impact on our community.”

  • Sue Stanczak

    Client Resource & Referral Coordinator

Our Board Members

Our board members lead our strategic planning efforts, helping maximize our local impact while ensuring strong stewardship of resources and maintaining community trust.

  • Chad Kopitzke

    President

    Owner/Consultant/Talent Scout NeXtGen Advantage

  • Sarah Schneider

    Vice President

    Mobility Manager, Valley Transit

  • Reverend Rebecca Henry

    Secretary

    Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church Neenah-Menasha

  • Jessica Brown

    Treasurer

    Chief Financial Officer, Peoples State Bank

  • Rebecca Kellner

    Past President

    JD, ARM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Owner & CEO Plain & Simple Legal LLC

  • Tim Murphy

    Director of Business Process Workflow, Americollect

  • Chad Bostick

    Chief Financial Officer, Community First CU

  • Suzanne Brault

    Principal and Owner, Brault Consulting, LLC

  • Tracy Doering

    Account Lead, Red Shoes

  • Jeff Esker

    Private Wealth Advisor, Esker Financial Group

  • Laura Kuehl

    President, HeadsUp Fox Cities

  • Ryne Lodl

    Vice President/Partner Sales & Operations Encompass Security

  • Oladimeji Tomori

    CEO & Founder, Pointters Community Initiative

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