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WLTCAC: Council Members

Members of the 2020 Long-Term Care Advisory Council

Council chair

Vacancy

Advocates

  • Jill Jacklitz, Disability Rights Wisconsin
    Term expires December 2026
  • Beth Swedeen, Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
    Term expires December 2025
  • Jason Glozier, Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers
    Term expires December 2026
  • Jessica Trudell, Board on Aging and Long Term Care
    Term expires December 2025

Self advocates

  • Cindy Bentley, People First Wisconsin
    Term expires December 2025
  • Stacy Ellingen, Self Advocate
    Term expires December 2025
  • LaVerne Jaros, Parent and Caregiver
    Term expires December 2024
  • Eric Kostrzak, Self Advocate
    Term expires December 2025
  • Joel Gouker, Self Advocate
    Term expires December 2025
  • Mackenzie Wann, Self Advocate, Volunteer, and Advocate
    Term expires December 2025
  • Don Wigington, Parent and Caregiver
    Term expires December 2026
  • Karina Chelsky, Self Advocate
    Term expires December 2026

Contractors

  • Shanna Jensen, TMG
    Term expires December 2025
  • Sara Muhlbauer, Lakeland Care, Inc.
    Term expires December 2025
  • John Schnabl, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
    Term expires December 2025
  • Shakita LaGrant, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
    Term expires December 2024

Experts

  • Jennifer Jako, Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties
    Term expires December 2025
  • Rosalie Gokee, Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe
    Term expires December 2025
  • Beth Fields, UW–Madison
    Term expires December 2024
  • Michael Bruhn, Alzheimer's Association
    Term expires December 2024
  • Donna Hawley, Ascension and UW–Oshkosh
    Term expires December 2026

Providers

  • LaWanda Calhoun, Teams Adult Family Homes
    Term expires December 2025
  • Christine Witt, Advanced Employment, Inc.
    Term expires December 2026
  • Linda Bova, Helping Hands Caregivers
    Term expires December 2025
  • Elsa Diaz Bautista, Alianza Latina
    Term expires December 2024
  • Mike Pochowski, Wisconsin Assisted Living Association
    Term expires December 2026
  • Lisa Davidson, Disability Service Provider Network,
    Term expires December 2026

Disclaimer about advisory council content

This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.

Last revised February 7, 2024