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The new LSS Recovery Center in Chippewa Falls brings addiction & mental health care back to NW WI. Thanks to Governor Tony Evers, Senator Jesse James, Rep. Clint Moses, David Minor, Allyson Wisniewski and our chambers, advisory committee, donors & volunteers -- this center is for you. Watch via

Professional development is important for us, and especially for the people who are on the margins that need this same level of support. This is our vision at LSS of WI & Upper MI -- Healthy communities filled with people using their God-given gifts to serve. My message today is about sharing

Grateful to Spirit Lutheran Foundation for their $20K gift to LSS of WI & Upper MI. Together, we are advancing recovery care in NW Wisconsin and throughout our two-state reach. Special thanks to Paul Peterson for representing LSS, and to Loren Holte and Lee Seidel for celebrating this

The only time I wear a mask! A mask for Halloween… but never in the ring or in leadership. 🎭🥊 Champions face the fight head-on, without any pretenses, hiding, or masks. Whether in the boxing ring, the boardroom, or life itself, authenticity always triumphs. Can you recall

Nov 19. A night for real heroes. Lenore & Yolanda: Two moms who never gave up. Who faced stigma, poverty & pain and chose love, growth, advocacy. And the Kellner Family whose commitment to youth mental health is healing individuals and families across SE WI through their Kelben

At LSS of WI & Upper MI, we create spaces where people feel safe, supported, and seen. This reflection honors those whose quiet service reminds us: healing begins with environment. From Wisconsin to Upper Michigan, we create places of dignity, recovery, and transformation.

This week I’m celebrating strong women, moms, and leaders. Today, I honor Keri DeBruin. Former CHCO at LSS, now coaching female HR leaders with the same love and integrity she brought to our mission. Keri, you’re a dear friend, and a force for good through your business, Apex

I attended today’s Greater Milwaukee Committee meeting on public safety, where we had the privilege of hearing insights from Dan Bader, Chief of Staff for the Milwaukee Police Department, Heather Hough, District Attorney, Kent Lovern, and David Mohammad from the Department of

"79% of children are removed from their families for neglect not abuse and neglect is most often a symptom of poverty." I explore this "terrible truth" with Alesia Frerichs, President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America and we discuss how both our organizations are addressing

As LSS CEO, I’ve met supporters across WI & Upper MI. Each visit reminds me: philanthropy is more than money—it’s investing in people, relationships & community futures. Our supporter's gifts of time, talent & treasure fuel healing spaces where all feel safe & seen.

Today, I share my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving on the M3 Insurance Board of Directors from 2018–2025. This has been one of the most meaningful and formative chapters of my leadership journey. During these seven years, I had the honor of contributing to pivotal

Once a year, we gather to lift the heroes among us. Join me and LSS of WI & Upper MI at the Annual Heroes Celebration as we honor Civic Hero, the Kelben Foundation & Caregiver Hero in Honor of Marty Schreiber, Yolanda Shaw—true examples of Servant-Leadership. I guarantee you will be inspired!

I sat down with my colleague, Omar Mohamed, and Paul Kiefer with Wisconsin Watch today about LSS's 50+ year legacy of welcoming refugees. Our mission is clear -- help families fleeing war & persecution find safety, belonging & self-sufficiency. This is faith in action and

What a night of hope, friendship & celebration. At our Annual Heroes event, Lenore Epp passed the LSS flame to Yolanda Shaw -- two remarkable moms & mental health advocates. Thanks to Marty Schreiber & the Kelben Foundation for your lasting impact. Learn more on how you can

Rebuilding Trust in Leadership Trust is the foundation of every healthy workplace and many organizations today are feeling the strain. I just read this powerful article in BizTimes Milwaukee by my friend Beth Ridley, an exceptional culture expert we’ve been blessed to partner

With gratitude, I acknowledge the PNC Foundation and their support of our LSS of WI & Upper MI School-Centered Mental Health program. Your partnership helps connect Milwaukee kids & families with the care they need -- at school, at home & in the community. Together, we help the next

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! I hope your day is filled with joy and togetherness surrounded by all the people you love. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude LSS of WI & Upper MI

With the passing of Thanksgiving, my heart turns to my great aunt, Ana Quiles, the woman whose courage, sacrifice, and love shaped our entire family. It was Ana who brought our family from Puerto Rico to the mainland, believing deeply in the promise of the American Dream. Her