MaiGer Moua

President

Organization: Northcentral Technical College

MaiGer Moua is deeply committed to self-growth, helping others be their best, and building community.  Her professional career includes employment as an academic advisor at Northcentral Technical College and a history adjunct faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  MaiGer was a 2022 Women of Vision Honoree, 2015 20 Under Forty Honoree, and 2018 Athena Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and reading. 

Jeff Sargent

Past President

Organization: United Way

Jeff is the Executive Director/CEO of United Way of Marathon County. He also serves as President of United Way of Wisconsin and is on the Board of Directors of 211 Wisconsin . Jeff’s top values are honesty and integrity. He was an integral piece of the development of the Child Advocacy Center of North Central Wisconsin in 2006. When he is not working, Jeff enjoys motorcycling and spending time with his family. 

Jessica Scharfenberg

Vice-President

Organization: Healthfirst Network

Jessica Scharfenberg is a nurse by trade but a leader by nature. After completing her BSN at Edgewood College, she moved to rural South Dakota, working as a nurse at a critical access hospital near two Native American reservations. This is where her passion for public health and prevention blossomed. After seeing the same patients, week after week being met with severe inequities, she transitioned into public health nursing, working as a public health regional manager for the South Dakota Department of Health. In that time, she earned her Master of Public Health with an emphasis in policy and administration from Concordia University.

In the spring of 2016, she moved back home to Wisconsin to assume the role of CEO at Healthfirst Network; a non-profit reproductive health, WIC, and mental health clinic serving nine counties in central Wisconsin. The transition has allowed her to focus on her true passions: reproductive health and maternal and child health. Jessica recently completed her Doctorate in Business Administration, specializing in leadership.

Judy Burrows

Treasurer

Community Member

I am a retired public health professional with over thirty years of experience and more than twenty years of management experience.  For twenty years I was a Director at Marathon County Health Department. In my career, I built partnerships with many people from community organizations in this community and across the state.  I was responsible for the management of staff, writing and executing various grant-funded initiatives, and the successful implementation of the Community Health Improvement Plan. I served as the Northern Region Representative to the WI Public Health Association in 2020-2022.

Brooke Davis

Member

Organization: D.C Everest School District

As a school counselor for DC Everest Senior High School, Brooke works daily with students in areas related to academic progress, behavioral issues, and emotional concerns. Brooke also works with the school district and community leaders on a variety of programs to support the needs of Marathon County students.

Tara Draeger

Member

Organization: Aspirus, Inc

Tara currently serves as the System Director of Community Health and Health Equity for Aspirus Health. Tara is responsible for the vision and leadership of the Community Health Team across the system, including regulatory practices related to IRS/990 reporting and Health Equity for 18 hospital communities. She is responsible for developing and leading programs that aim to improve patient and community health outcomes.  In addition to Healthy Marathon County Alliance, Tara is involved in many community groups including the Marathon County Board of Health, LIFE Executive and Steering Committee, WALHDAB Board of Directors, Marathon County AOD Partnership, WI Healthcare Network for CHI and CB, and Rise Up Central Wisconsin. In 2022, she was a Women of Vision Honoree. In her free time, Tara enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, and being outdoors.

Brad Gast

Member

Organization: Northcentral Technical College

Brad Gast, Ed.D, MBA, is a workforce training and higher education professional with over a decade of leadership at Northcentral Technical College. As the Dean of Workforce Training, Professional Development & Apprenticeship, Brad has led the college’s workforce training area with initiatives that have earned recognition internationally as top training college by LERN in 2019 and 2024. In addition, he advocates for work-based learning, helping to launch the first Medical Assistant apprenticeship in Wisconsin and the first Diesel Technician apprenticeship in the United States. 

Beyond his professional career, Brad is deeply committed to community service, actively volunteering on multiple workforce boards and community organizations. He has been a strong advocate for community and children’s health through his volunteer service with the American Heart Association, Healthy Marathon County, the AOD Partnership, Childcaring and many others.  He continues to advocate for healthy lifestyles, engaging with state and national leaders to foster polices that support healthier communities. In his free time, he loves spending time with his children as well as running, participating in ultramarathon events across the Midwest. 

Andy Grimm

Member

Organization: Wausau School District

Andy has 27 years of experience as a pupil service professional. As the Coordinator of Pupil Services, Andy facilitates student services and programs delivered by School Counselors, School Social Workers, and School Psychologists.  He is also a member of the Marathon County Suicide and Death Review Committee and is involved in student advocacy. When not working, Andy enjoys outdoor activities and values physical health.

Francisco Guerrero

Member

Organization: Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service

Francisco was born and raised in Chile, South America, where he obtained his degree in Agriculture Engineering. He then moved to the United States in April 2009. Francisco is a Certified Health Navigator for the State of Wisconsin and works as the Health Coverage Navigator/Hispanic Vaccine and Health Coordinator with WIPPS. In this role, Francisco collaborates with county health departments to develop promotional materials and messaging with culturally appropriate literacy levels and language about adult-recommended vaccines. He coordinates Hispanic CHW vaccine outreach, translation of materials, and interpretation at events. Additionally, he provides health/vaccination navigation assistance and healthcare access assistance for community members. One project Francisco enjoys working on is the Toward One Wisconsin conference. “It is exciting to see how the conference comes together and the amazing collaboration and work behind the organization,” he states. When Francisco is not working, he enjoys roasting and brewing cold brew coffee at his business, Redwood St Roasters in Edgar WI.

Corrie Norrbom

Member

Organization: WIPPS – UW Center for Civic Engagement

Corrie is an Assistant Professor at Medical College of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin where she is on the clinical faculty and Director of the Physician in the Community course, through which all students complete a 2-year community-engaged scholarly project. Additionally, she is a Health Policy Fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS). She also provides patient care at the Wausau Free Clinic. She is passionate about advancing rural health equity, and her project work focuses on community partnerships, civic engagement and actions that address determinants of health. She provides medical direction and project support for Hmong and Hispanic Communication Network (H2N) and Rural Resiliency Network (R2N) community health workers.

Jennifer Smith

Member

Organization: Bridge Community Health Clinic

Jen is the Executive Director of Bridge Community Health Clinic. Her work focuses on identifying and mitigating barriers to care, building sustainable collaborations, and developing healthy, resilient individuals and communities. Jen also serves in the following roles: Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association State Policy & Strategy Chair, Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association Board Member, and as the United Way of Marathon County’s Funded Partner Representative. She is an advocate for equitable access to care for ALL individuals, healthcare as a basic human right, and reducing stigma around mental health. Jen was a 2017 and 2018 ATHENA Award Nominee and a recipient of: the AODA Partnership Spotlight Award for the MCS-BCC (2018), the United Way Partners in Caring Award for the MCS-BCC (2017), the Susan G Komen Promise of One Award (2014), and the Aspirus Vision Award (2011.) She loves to read, refinish furniture, work production crew and attend live theater shows, cook and bake, and spend time with her family and dog.

Erin Wells

Member

Organization: Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin

As the Director of Aging and Wellness, Erin works with the ADRC-CW team to ensure aging efforts and ADRC efforts are aligned to support older adults and adults with disabilities. She is responsible for the Aging Plan and the ADRC-CW programs funded through the Older Americans Act (Nutrition, Wellness and Prevention, Caregiver Support), as well as overseeing the Dementia Care Specialist team. Erin participates in Community Health Improvement Plan initiatives in Marathon County in partnership with the Health Department. Collaboration is key in her work and Erin feels it is very important that partners work towards an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming agency and community. She values learning and there is so much she wants to know more about. In her free time, Erin loves to read, spend time with her family and pets, tend to her garden, and take walks outside.

Giana Zubke-Brubacher

Member

Organization: North Central Health Care

As the Youth Services Manager, Giana manages operational and day-to-day tasks and duties of community treatment programs that serve Marathon County youth through North Central Health Care.  Giana is passionate about youth mental health and continuously works to improve mental health in both youth and their families in Central Wisconsin. She loves nature, enjoys camping with her family and doing other outdoor activities. Giana also loves to read, bake, and different forms of creative activities.