About us

Susan 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 sits on the City of Eau Claire’s Plan Commission.

Susan recently completed her Mediation training 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.

Paul 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 12 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 as secretary 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.

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 is the current president of her Neighborhood Association. She looks forward to forming relationships with our partners and being a resource for those in need.