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Empowering Others

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
(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
(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
(920) 465-2508
winklerk@uwgb.edu

Kerry manages Wisconsin Caregiver Academy, supporting assisted living personnel.

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
(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
(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
(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
(920) 465-2321
reichwam@uwgb.edu

Margie provides progressive leadership for all facets of the 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
(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
(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
(920) 465-2554
hibenl@uwgb.edu

Lottie joined the Wisconsin Training Registry in August 2022.

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
(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
(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
(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.