Joan Benson (M.E.L. & Audit Committee Chair)
Joan
Benson is the manager of Government Programs Development
at Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, working with
the state and federal government to develop healthcare
programs such as BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSI for
members in western Wisconsin. She has a degree in
Medical Technology and a master’s degree in business
administration from UW-La Crosse. Joan is actively
involved with community programs such as Big Brothers
Big Sister’s and Nar-Anon, a support group for the
family and friends of those affected by someone else’s
addiction.
Kirk
Flatten (Vice Chair)
Nickijo Hager (Past Chair)
Nickijo Hager received her Bachelors of Science in
Nursing from the University of North Dakota and her
Masters from Marquette University in Milwaukee.
Nickijo has served Franciscan Skemp Healthcare as Vice
President for Mission and Organizational
Development since 1994. Currently, her work is grounded
in organizational development specifically centered
around values integration, strategic planning,
organizational and team development, communication,
spirituality and presence as well as health care ethics,
including a 10 year collaborative, community-based
project on end-of-life planning.
Deb Kramer
(Secretary/Treasurer)
Deb Kramer is a 1984 graduate of Central High School in La
Crosse. She is currently employed at Franciscan Skemp
Healthcare as an Activities Specialist for the
Organizational and Learning Department and as an
Administrative Assistant within Administration. She also
has a home-based business as an AVON representative. In
2004, Deb received the Wisconsin Hospital Association's
Employee Pride Program award for submitting an essay on
why she takes such great pride in working in the health
care field. She also served seven years with La Crosse's
Riverfest, five years as a chairperson and a two-year
term as a Board member and she is also a committee
member of Stepping Stones Resource Committee - La
Crosse's Child Advocacy Center. She enjoys camping with
her husband and two children, spending time on the
Mississippi River as well as plenty of R&R with her
friends. Deb believes strongly in giving back to this
beautiful community that has given so much to her. Deb
and her family reside in La Crosse.
Diedre McNeill (Audit and Fundraising
Committees)
Diedre is a graduate of Henderson State University in
Arkadelphia, Arkansas with a degree in Public
Administration. She worked for the Department of
Treasury as an auditor before moving to Onalaska in
1997. Since that time she has been actively involved as
a community volunteer for various organizations
including the Onalaska School District, the Children's
Museum and New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers.
Shelly Skau (Chair)
Shelly Skau works as a supervisor with Lacrosse
County Human Services in the Mental Health Recovery
Services section. She has her Masters degree in Clinical
and Counseling Psychology and has worked in the mental
health field for several years, in many different
capacities. In addition to mental health services she
has also provided advocacy to victims of violence and
worked collaboratively with many different victim
service centers. Her work also includes service to
abusers regarding their abusive behaviors both on a
voluntary and court ordered basis. Besides DV issues she
is also passionate about cultural diversity,
specifically religious diversity, education, and Earth
oriented activities. She relocated to this area with her
son Dylan in 2009 and is thrilled to be able to raise
him in the La Crosse area. She is looking forward to
further exploring the riches of the Coulee region and
becoming more integrated in to the community.
Karmin Van Domelen (Fundraising Chair)
Karmin Van Domelen is currently employed at the
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in the Disability
Resource Services Department. She enjoys event
planning, writing, cooking as well as some leisure
outdoor sports. Karmin believes it’s important to stay
involved in community projects, especially those that
serve underprivileged families.
Robin Weeth
