2025 WWA Board
Beth Scheelk, Chairperson
WWA Roles: At-Large Representative
Term: October 2023 – October 2026
Outagamie County WIC
“Working in WIC has given me the opportunity to help so many families and knowing that, I have made an impact on improving the health and wellbeing of the next generation. Joining the WWWA Board gives me the opportunity to continue to be an advocate at a broader level for the WIC families we serve. WWA allows me to be a voice for the and support WIC families, staff and partners on the importance and success of the WIC program, while advocating for the advancement of the program.”
Kim Damrow, Past Chair
WWA Roles: Northern Region Representative & Professional Development Committee Chair
Term: October 2022 – October 2025
Bay Area WIC
“Joining WWA will help build my advocacy skills for the WIC program. I am excited to reach out to partners at local, state and national levels to bring the best version of the WIC program forward for our participants.”
Morgan Thums, Treasurer
WWA Roles: At-Large Representative & Finance Committee Chair
Term: October 2022 – October 2026
Healthfirst WIC (P13)
“Working in WIC allows me to be a part of a program that promotes families building healthy habits together from the start. I love hearing about a family’s successes and also get to be a cheerleader for them while we build goals to work through obstacles that come their way.”
Rachel Bauer, Secretary
WWA Roles: Northeastern Regional Representative
Term: July 2023 – October 2026
Kewaunee County WIC
“WWA will give me the chance to not only be a voice for families, but also to help maintain the integrity of the program. My passion for WIC lies in simplifying evidence-based information into creative snippets that families can use to improve their health and reduce stress. At times, all our parents need is a listening ear, and I love being there for them and providing reassurance that everything will be okay.”
Shawn Handfelt
WWA Roles: Co-Treasurer and At-Large Representative
Term: October 2022 – October 2027
Grant County WIC
“I enjoy being on the WWA board, having opportunities to grow with WIC and the feeling that I am helping our WIC participants in many different aspects.”
Marlena Oechsner
WWA Roles: Secretary and Northeastern Regional Representative
Term: April 2024 – October 2025
Washington Ozaukee WIC
“I have been working with WIC since June of 2022 as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. I love being part of such a great organization that helps families and enjoy connecting with other parents, especially working with moms to meet their breastfeeding goals.”
Alex Forsythe
WWA Roles: Southeastern Regional Representative & Connections Committee Chait
Term: October 2023 – October 2025
Sixteenth Street WIC
“I love working closely with WIC families to help instill healthy habits and have a passion for connecting others to community resources. As a member of WWA, I feel I can elevate the voice of WIC families and educate others on the importance of WIC services.”
Emily Seltzner
WWA Roles: Southern Regional Representative
Term: July 2024 – October 2026
Columbia County WIC
“I am excited to be a WWA member for the opportunity to work amongst a team of creative and passionate nutrition professionals. Being a part of this organization will help build my leadership skills and allow me to voice the benefits of the WIC program on a greater level. It is meaningful to play even a small part in supporting the overall health and wellbeing of the families we serve.”
Heidi McCann
WWA Role: At-Large Representative
Term: October 2024 – October 2026
Oneida Nation
“Working in WIC has been such a rewarding experience helping families build a solid foundation for healthy habits. I’m excited to be part of WWA where I can further expand that foundation and be a voice to support healthy lifestyles for the families we serve on a much greater level.”
Alyssa Gollon
WWA Role: At-Large Representative
Term: October 2024 – October 2026
Wood County WIC
“I started working with WIC participants in March 2024. The program quickly became my heart and soul and I wanted to help as many families as I could. Joining the WWA board means that I can be a play a part in helping even more families receive WIC benefits and also improve on efficiency to better fit the families in the WIC program. “
Amy Richter
WWA Role: Western Regional Representative & Advocacy Committee Chair
Term: October 2024 – October 2026
Pierce County WIC
Contact WI WIC Association
Email: wic.wi.association@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Wisconsin WIC Association
216 S. Third Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
