Meet the Team/Board

Sophia believes wholeheartedly in shared leadership. While most organizations are structured so that there are only a few leaders, we recognize that everyone is a leader and work together to co-create our future. We are thrilled to have a team of dedicated associates, board members, partners, and volunteers who co-lead efforts to fulfill the mission and vision of Sophia.

Our associates are truly scholars of servant leadership and have dedicated themselves to serving others through Sophia’s mission and vision to create caring community.

Christa Williams

Executive Director & Learning Facilitator

“What I love about servant leadership is that it brings out the best in people, organizations and communities.” LEARN MORE >

Samantha King

Operations Coordinator

“Being a servant leader empowers you to impact others, and in doing so, see the impact in your own life.” LEARN MORE >

Board of Directors

Paula Thalacker | President

retired Bank First

Garry Moïse | Past-President

Marian University

Kristin Blada | Vice-President

Navigate Next Consulting

Karen Wilhelms | Treasurer

Silica For Your Home

Jenny Knuth | Secretary

Branch & Bloom

Eric Halbach | Board Member

FDL County Sheriff’s Dept

Kristin Steede | Board Member

Verve, a Credit Union

Kim Schmitz | Board Member

Bank First

Stacy Shedivy | Board Member

Elevate HR Solutions

Jenna Wood | Board Member

Edward Jones

Mason Gravelle | Board Member

Agnesian HealthCare Foundation

Learn more about Our Roots from our Foundress, Ginny Gilmore

About Sophia Partners

Sophia Partners is a 501(c)3 community-benefit, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a network of transformative servant-leaders who unleash the potential of people and create collaborative and thriving spaces and places.

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