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Meet the Dedicated Volunteers
of the WFAPA Team

The Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, Inc., is overseen by a Board of Directors. Our board members bring a wealth of diverse experiences, skills, and passion to the table. We are grateful for the invaluable contributions of each board member, as together, we strive to create positive change for the families who foster or adopt in Wisconsin. Whether it's raising awareness, advocacy, offering support, or helping out at our conferences, our team of volunteers is focused on improving the lives of children and families.

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Join our team and make a difference in the lives of foster and adoptive families and children in need. We are always looking for dedicated individuals who share our passion for helping others. Contact us to learn how you can become a board member.

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WFAPA Officers

Tina Christopherson

President

P: (715) 938-6667

E: twfapa@new.rr.com

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Position Open

Vice President

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Michelle Ward

Secretary & Membership Chair

P: (920) 922-3824

E: twowards@charter.net

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Sherry Benson

Treasurer &

Social Worker Liason

P: (715) 923-1124 E:misssherry@new.rr.com

WFAPA Board Members

Lauri Thorssen

Activity Chair

P: (715) 816-4152 
E: lthorssen@gmail.com

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Prof. Rosemarie Carbino

Advisor to the Board

P: (608) 238-3710 
E: rcarbino@wisc.edu

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Tracey Taylor

Conference Chair

P: 715-560-0755

E: taylors1028@charter.net

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Norma Schoenberg 

FASPP Advisor 
& SAAN

P: (920) 922-9627

Jerry Fix

Finance Co-Chair

P: (920) 324-5441

E: fixfam@gmail.com

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Larry Ward 

Finance Co-Chair & Technical Advisor

P: (920) 922-3824 
E: twowards@charter.net 

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Caitlyn Huls

Grant Writer Chair

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Melinda Kasch

Hospitality Chair

P: (262) 895-2652 
E: mkasch@wi.rr.com 

 Judy Olmanson

Legislation Chair

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Tammy Boettcher

Newsletter Chair
& Website Mgr.

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Josh Garr

Sargeant At Arms & By-Law Chair 

P: (715)579-4559

 E: joshlgarr@yahoo.com 

Position Open

Fund Raiser Chair

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