The committee consists of supervisors and experienced child welfare workers from the NEW Partnership county agencies.  Members are selected for two year terms by the agencies that they represent. Members meet on a quarterly basis with the NEW Partnership staff and provides a direct link to the practice environment.

NEW Partnership 2007-2008
Professional Development Advisory Committee

Ludene Balke-Smits, Menominee County
Greg Benesh, Oconto County
Karen Berge, Sheboygan County
Melissa Blom, Brown County
Melinda Gushwa, University of WI – Green Bay
Bruce Hammen, Outagamie County
D'Nelle Kelley, Florence County
Sue Matczynski, DHFS Northeastern Regional Office
Matthew Mattila, University of WI – Green Bay
Leo Podoski, Winnebago County
Chuck Price, Wood County
Jim Riggenbach, Portage County
Mike Sadlier, DHFS Northern Regional Office
Karin Schmidt, Vilas County
Chris Sieck, DHFS, State Child Welfare Training Coordinator
Terri Smyth, Marquette County
Kim Van Hoof, Langlade County
Doreen Weyenberg, Door County

URL: http://www.uwgb.edu/newpart/
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
NEW Partnership for Children and Families
Cofrin Library 750
2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay Wisconsin 54311
920-465-2724

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