Meet our Sophia associates:
Our associates are truly scholars of servant leadership and have dedicated themselves to serving others through Sophia’s mission and a vision of caring communities.
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 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 a vision of caring communities.
Executive Director
“What I love about servant leadership is that it brings out the best in people, organizations and communities.”
Communications Specialist
“Being a servant leader empowers you to impact others, and in doing so, see the impact in your own life.”
Community Engagement Coordinator & Program Specialist
“I look forward to exploring what makes our communities great and how we can leverage our abundance together.”
Sandy Bernier | retired – Fond du Lac County Health Department
2022 Board President
Kevin Galske | Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department
Immediate Past – President
Garry Moise | Marian University
Vice President
Sarah Zimmerman | retired – Mercury Marine
Secretary
Aaron DeMaster | Centerpoint Church
Board Member
Jenny Knuth | Branch & Bloom; wisnet
Board Member
Kristin Steede | Verve, a Credit Union
Board Member
Paula Thalacker | Hometown Bank
Board Member
A message from our founder, Ginny Gilmore