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We create access to education at every stage of life.

The Division of Continuing Education and Community Engagement empowers others by creating access to education wherever you are in your life and career. We respond to our communities by delivering learning that's in-demand and transformative. 

Leaders & Staff

Jessica Lambrecht  Executive Officer for Continuing Education & Community Engagement

Jessica Lambrecht

Executive Officer for Continuing Education & Community Engagement
(920) 465-2222 
lambreje@uwgb.edu
A proven innovator and collaborator, Jess leads a highly successful division.
Teri Zuege-Halvorsen Executive Regional Manager, Continuing Professional Education

Teri Zuege-Halvorsen

Executive Regional Manager, Continuing Professional Education
(920) 465-2862
zueget@uwgb.edu
Teri manages the continuing professional education staff on the main and branch campuses.
Kerry Winkler Program Specialist, Wisconsin Caregiver Academy

Kerry Winkler

Program Specialist, Wisconsin Caregiver Academy
(920) 465-2508
winklerk@uwgb.edu
Kerry manages Wisconsin Caregiver Academy, supporting assisted living personnel.
Samantha Anderson Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Caregiver Academy

Samantha Anderson

Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Caregiver Academy
(920) 465-2587
andersos@uwgb.edu
Sam has worked in higher education since 2016, specializing in supporting adult learners.
Kayle Petitjean Administrative Assistant, Continuing Professional Education

Kayle Petitjean

Administrative Assistant, Continuing Professional Education
(920) 465-2642
petitjek@uwgb.edu
Kayle supports the programs in Continuing Professional Education and the Wisconsin Caregiver Academy.
Melissa Betke  Program Specialist, Continuing Professional Education

Melissa Betke

Program Specialist, Continuing Professional Education
(920) 663-7337
betkem@uwgb.edu
Melissa develops educational programming for social workers and other health and human service professionals to meet licensure requirements.
Heidi Jahnke Program Specialist, Lifelong Learning Institute

Heidi Jahnke

Program Specialist, Lifelong Learning Institute
(920) 465-2356
jahnkeh@uwgb.edu
Heidi oversees 200+ courses each semester for members of Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI).
Margie Reichwald  Executive Manager, Wisconsin Training Registries

Margie Reichwald

Executive Manager, Wisconsin Training Registries
(920) 465-2321
reichwam@uwgb.edu
Margie provides progressive leadership for all facets of the registries.
Debra Leis Program Specialist, Wisconsin Training Registries

Debra Leis

Program Specialist, Wisconsin Training Registries
(920) 465-2469
leisd@uwgb.edu
Debi takes the lead serving CBRF administrators, trainers, Train-the-Trainer instructors, employers and employees.  
Casey Beilke Program Specialist, Wisconsin Training Registries

Casey Beilke

Program Specialist, Wisconsin Training Registries
(920) 465-2350
beilkec@uwgb.edu
Casey joined the Wisconsin Training Registries as the lead Program Specialist for the Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) Program in November 2022.
Kennedy Suhr Program Specialist, Wisconsin Training Registries

Kennedy Suhr

Program Specialist, Wisconsin Training Registries
(920) 465-2382
suhrk@uwgb.edu
Kennedy joined the Wisconsin Training Registries as the lead Program Specialist for the state mandated guardianship training in November 2022.
Lottie Hiben Administrative Services Professional, Wisconsin Training Registries

Lottie Hiben

Administrative Services Professional, Wisconsin Training Registries
(920) 465-2554
hibenl@uwgb.edu
Lottie joined the Wisconsin Training Registry in August 2022.
Laura Nolan Executive Manager, Business & Government Outreach

Laura Nolan

Executive Manager, Business & Government Outreach
(920) 465-2772
nolanl@uwgb.edu
Laura uses her 25+ years of experience in management, workforce development and human resources to assist with consulting, developing training, and assisting government and businesses with today's challenges.
Christopher Ledvina Business Specialist, Business & Government Outreach

Christopher Ledvina

Business Specialist, Business & Government Outreach
(920) 465-2164
ledvinch@uwgb.edu
Christopher supports local organizations by developing customized training opportunities, increasing awareness of current programming and promoting collaborative initiatives between the university and external stakeholders.
Ericka Rohde-Bloch Administrative Assistant, Business & Government Outreach

Ericka Rohde-Bloch

Administrative Assistant, Business & Government Outreach
(920) 465-2662
bloche@uwgb.edu
Ericka assists in putting together trainings for local government officials and business professionals throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Nicole Virant Program Specialist

Nicole Virant

Program Specialist
(920) 465-2548
virantn@uwgb.edu
With more than ten years in higher education and training, Nicole works with businesses and municipalities to help address their unique training needs.