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Our Team
Welcome to the heart and soul of You Belong – our vibrant and dedicated team committed to creating a world where inclusion and community flourish. As passionate advocates for unity and diversity, we come together under the shared belief that every individual deserves a place where they truly belong.
Amy Behrend
Co-Founder & Director of Programs
Christi Engels
Family Class Educator
Laura Krull
Grant Writer
Lindsey Touchinski
UWGB Intern
Greg Behrend
Co-Founder
Administrative Director
Sami Schmechel
Program Assistant
Jada Younger
Director of Inclusion
Makenzie Niehaus
UWGB Intern
Allison Koehn
Director of Family Program
Dana Buckoski
Director of Finance
Amber LeMay
UWGB Intern
Our Board
The success of You Belong is driven by the commitment and leadership of its Board of Directors. The Board plays a crucial role in guiding the organization towards its mission and ensuring the effective implementation of its programs and initiatives.
Jacob Hermes
Fox Valley Autism Treatment Program - Behavior Analyst
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I believe strongly in the mission of You Belong and "The Adventure Zone" : to provide children of all abilities a safe place to explore, play and learn.
Josh Shafman
Tanduo Technical Partners, Inc. - Partner
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The world needs more ways to create environments of inclusion, perspective and awareness. You Belong is just that - creating an environment where people with all abilities can interact, learn about each other and have fun.
Jourdyn Bald
CTC Management/Director of Operations
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You Belong is important to me because the organization has identified needs in our community and has acted on them to provide solutions, options and opportunities for families with young children, people and families with limited resources, caretakers and individuals with different abilities.
Katie Lehrer
Kaukauna High School - Teacher
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You Belong is important to me because it is a welcoming place where anyone & everyone can come to learn, make friends, and be authentically themselves.
Rachael Trimble
YMCA - Director of Inclusion and Belonging
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You Belong is important to me because it aligns with my spiritual and personal beliefs. Accepting everyone and creating spaces where people belong!