Staff Directory

Phone: 920-232-1970 | 920-727-8643
Fax: 920-232-1967
Dial 711 for Wisconsin Relay

Our dedicated team embodies the Wisconsin Idea in all that we do. “We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.” Explore our directory to find the people who support and strengthen our community every day.

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  • Agriculture – partners with farmers, growers and communities to improve on-farm results, advance dairy and crop management, promote sustainable practices, and support people, businesses and the spaces they steward.
  • Community Development – empowers leaders, organizations, and communities by providing education in leadership, organizational and economic development, local government, food systems, and other areas that strengthen community vitality and quality of life.
  • Health & Well-Being – promotes stronger, healthier lives for all Wisconsinites by delivering evidence‑based programs that support nutrition, food security and safety, chronic disease prevention, mental health, and substance‑abuse prevention across both rural and urban communities.
  • Horticulture – connects home gardeners and local businesses with UW–Madison expertise to help them grow healthy plants, support pollinators, protect natural resources, and improve the environment throughout Winnebago County.
  • Human Development & Relationships – equips Wisconsinites with tools to thrive as individuals and families by supporting healthy relationships, fostering growth and understanding, and offering programs that strengthen parenting, promote aging‑friendly communities, and build skills in technology use, mindfulness, and financial well‑being.
  • Youth Education (4-H) – where young people discover their sparks through hands‑on, project‑based learning, develop life and leadership skills, engage in clubs and activities, and grow through opportunities that embrace the 4‑H values of head, heart, hands, and health.
  • Administrative Staff – provides essential leadership, coordination, and support to ensure Extension programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.
  • Statewide Staff – supports Extension efforts statewide and works out of the Winnebago County office.

Agriculture / Horticulture

Jacob Kluza

Horticulture Educator
920-666-6913
920-232-1976
kluza@wisc.edu

Portrait photo of Kevin Jarek

Kevin Jarek

Regional Crops & Soil Educator
920-832-4763
kevin.jarek@wisc.edu

Position Open

Regional Dairy Educator
920-232-1970


Community Development

Mia Ljung

Community Development Educator
920-470-4645
mia.ljung@wisc.edu


Health & Well-Being

Katherine (Katie) Jaegly

Health & Well-Being Educator
Behavioral Health
920-232-1989
katie.jaegly@wisc.edu

Professional headshot photo of Christi Gabrilska

Christi Gabrilska

Health & Well-Being Educator
Healthy Eating & Active Living
920-505-8762
christi.gabrilska@wisc.edu


Human Development & Relationships

Todd Wenzel's staff photo

Todd Wenzel

Human Development & Relationships Educator
920-232-1982
todd.wenzel@wisc.edu

Sandra Bell

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Coordinator
Contact Amy: 920-232-1973
amy.hendrickson@wisc.edu


Youth Education (4-H)

Dana Berger

4-H Youth Development Educator
920-232-1974
dana.berger@wisc.edu

Sarah Thompson

4-H Youth & Science Educator
920-232-1974
sarah.thompson@wisc.edu

Arianna Buehring

4-H Intern Associate
920-232-1989
abuehring@wisc.edu


Administrative Staff

Liliana Ramirez

Area 10 Education Director
920-232-1970
liliana.ramirezgonzalez@wisc.edu

Amy Hendrickson

Administrative Associate
920-232-1973
amy.hendrickson@wisc.edu

Ashley Rolph

Administrative Associate
920-232-1974
ashley.rolph@wisc.edu

Robin Franitza

Administrative Associate
920-232-1971
robin.franitza@wisc.edu


Statewide Staff

Chad Cook

Associate Director, Natural Resources Institute
920-232-1990
chad.cook@wisc.edu

A contact-less Dropbox for paperwork and payments is available, located next to Door 4 on the northeast side of the building.

Please use the GREEN DROPBOX for Extension related correspondence.

A large drop-off / pick-up bin is also available next to Door 4. Please schedule this in advance with one of our staff.

Photo of green metal drop-box outside the JPCC staff entrance.