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The mission of the Eau Claire Tenant-Landlord Resource Center is to advance housing justice, working primarily for the benefit of those with high rental barriers, low income, marginalized, and justice-impacted communities.
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Amanda has lived in the Chippewa Valley since 2005. She transferred
to UW-Eau Claire in 2012 and fell in love with the city. She has watched
the city grow since that time and sees the benefits and drawbacks of
that growth. Amanda values being part of positive change for our community.
Everyone can make a difference, and the biggest impact happens when
we work together.
Amanda has experience in subsidized and market-rate property management,
long-term-care assisted living, and community organization. She was
elected to the Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors and served a
two year term from 2022-2024, where she was appointed to the ADRC
board and UW-Extension committee. Amanda was the president of her
Neighborhood Association from 2022-2025. She looks forward to
forming relationships with our partners and being a resource
for those in need.
President
Susan Wolfgram is a life-long community advocate. She is a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker, having received her MSSW from UW-Madison and
worked for Mayo Health Systems as a psychotherapist for many years.
After she received her PhD from the University of MN, she taught in
Human Development and Family Studies until she left Stout in 2016 as
Professor Emeritus. Susan co-chairs the JONAH Affordable Housing Task
Force and serves on the City of Eau Claire’s Plan Commission.
Susan is trained in Mediation through UW-Madison’s Continuing Studies.
She looks forward to providing mediation services and training
volunteers for early intervention to prevent evictions in the best
interest of landlords, tenants, and our community.
Treasurer
Paul Savides is a long-time resident of the Chippewa Valley, a graduate
of Memorial High School, Carroll College, and UW Eau Claire. He and
his wife have been living in rural Eau Claire County since 1977. He
taught middle school and high school English at Mondovi Schools for
27 years and has worked as a community organizer in Eau Claire for
the past 17 years, primarily as a volunteer organizer with JONAH
(Joining Our Neighbors, Advancing Hope). He has served on the JONAH
Affordable Housing Task Force Core Team since its inception in 2017.
Paul serves on the Western Dairyland EOC Board of Directors, is a
member of the Dairyland Housing Coalition, and has volunteered with
many other local organizations and nonprofits over the past 40 years.
He believes in working together to create a more just, healthy, and
sustainable community for us all; trusting in the triumph of love
and hope over hate and fear.
Vice President
Michelle Pride grew up in central Wisconsin and has always felt deeply connected
to community and is inspired by the compassion and generosity she witnesses.
Now at Feed My People Food Bank, she enjoys bringing people together—whether
offering a warm welcome to volunteers, connecting with donors, or sharing
stories about how neighbors support neighbors.
Outside of her role at FMP, Michelle sings with the band Breaking Chains,
leading worship throughout northwest Wisconsin. She is active in her church’s
Racial Justice Task Force and serves as the ELCA World Hunger leader for
the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. She is also passionate about efforts
that promote safe, stable, and affordable housing for all, including
volunteering with Chippewa Valley Street Ministry, JONAH's Affordable
Housing Task Force, and the Community Haven House Advisory Board and
Steering Committee.
Secretary
Debbie Gough worked in student support services at UW-Eau Claire for over 30 years, ending her tenure as the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. She has a Ph.D. In history from the University of Pennsylvania. After her retirement in 2015 she became involved in issues related to hunger and homelessness in Eau Claire. She is a member of the Dairyland Housing Coalition, serves on their Gaps Committee, the Affordable Housing Task Force of JONAh and the advisory board for Haven House.
Elyse Harvey is a Certified Peer Support Specialist
with three years of experience walking alongside parents
and families during some of their most challenging seasons.
She also serves as a Community Health Worker, helping community
members access essential resources, navigate systems, and build
the support networks they need to thrive.
Elyse also brings her lived experience and advocacy to her role
on the Board of the Tenant-Landlord Resource Center, where she
supports efforts to strengthen housing stability and community
wellbeing. She is currently pursuing her education in the Substance
Use Disorder Counseling program at Northcentral Technical College,
continuing to deepen her skills and expand her impact in the
behavioral health field.
Mary Proznik brings 20+ years of experience in property management
and real estate operations to her role on the Board. Her career
spans leasing, property management, operations leadership,
affordable housing, development, and brokerage services. Her
expertise crosses both market-rate and affordable housing.
Mary holds a WI Real Estate Broker’s License and an MBA from
The College of Saint Scholastica. She is Director of Operations
for Riverbend Rentals, owner of VIVE Design and Renovation,
and serves as Designer and Project Manager for GRIP Companies
and Managing Broker and Partner of GRIP Realty, LLC.
Mary has served on the City of Eau Claire Redevelopment
Authority and Planning Commission and currently serves on
the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association Board and
Government Affairs Committee.
TJ Atkins is the Executive Director of a local nonprofit and a committed community advocate in the Chippewa Valley, focusing on food security, housing, mental health, and support for the BIPOC community. She is the Past President of the Rotary Club of Eau Claire, current President of the Clearwater Kiwanis Club, and serves on the Board of the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley. TJ also co-chairs the Eau Claire Health Alliance and Leadership Eau Claire’s Volunteerism and Human Services Day. In her free time, she is a Mary Kay Professional Beauty Consultant and an active member of Lake Street United Methodist Church.
