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Lisa Stephan Lisa resides in Plymouth, WI with her husband, Matt. She has three adult children, Kyanne, Jade, and Michael. Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Lakeland College with a major in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Social Welfare. She later went on to receive her Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Higher Education from Lakeland College. Lisa loves to spend time with her family, cooking, raising miniature schnauzers, playing cards and traveling. She also may have a slight obsession with all things sourdough these days! She believes that our God-given talents and treasures should be shared with others through servant leadership to positively impact those in our community. |
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Carmen Gutierrez Carmen is a lifelong resident of Sheboygan and graduated from Sheboygan South. She enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time with her son. A recent return to another hobby, Carmen is crocheting again. She is excited to start her new journey with SCIO. |
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Jason Bump Jason, originally from Denver, Colorado, learned to grow food from his mother and has been passionate about food sovereignty ever since. He and his wife grew produce for a local Colorado farmers market for five seasons in an urban setting, utilizing various spaces. He also has experience working and volunteering at a nonprofit CSA farm and a food hub. Jason teaches backyard food production and composting using Permaculture principles. He recently moved to Sheboygan with his wife and dog Lily and is working on their second Permaculture food forest. They were drawn to Wisconsin by its dairy farms, farmers market, and Lake Michigan. Jason has family ties to Wisconsin, as his mother and grandparents were born here. He is known for his “Midwest goodbye” and is eager to connect at the market. |
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Debbie Bump Originally from Denver, Debbie brings two decades of event expertise to the SCIO Farmers Market. As our Farmers Market Assistant, she’s the go-to person at the information tent and a vital link for our vendors, ensuring everything from sales tracking to compliance runs smoothly. When she isn’t at the market, Deb is likely practicing permaculture gardening with her husband, Jason, or busy training, playing or walking her two dogs—a lively new puppy and a seasoned senior. For Deb, SCIO is where her love for flowers and fresh produce meets her knack for organization. |
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Claudette Brandell “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Claudette is a native of Sheboygan but has also lived in Alaska. She loves living by the lake and takes advantage of the many places to hike nearby. She is mom to three daughters- two who are living and one who has passed on. Claudette intimately understands grief and the trauma that accompanies losing a child as well as the challenges one faces as a result of that loss. She is also a loving grandmother to five grandchildren and thoroughly enjoys everything about being a “gamma”.
Claudette graduated from Lakeland College with Psychology and Criminal Justice degrees. Helping others, especially women and children, has always been her motivation and passion. After the loss of her daughter, she took a break from the social service world to focus on her healing journey. She recently returned to Bridgeway part time to continue working with homeless mothers and their children.
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Lillian Kinch Raised in Sheboygan, Lillian served in the Air Force as a medic and relocated from Wisconsin to Florida to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science. She has worked in education as well as crisis work in Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties. She is especially proud to be a part of SCIO’s faith-based mission in the role of Case Manager.
Lillian brings both professional experience and personal understanding to her work, shaped by firsthand knowledge of the challenges surrounding financial and social barriers as a single parent. She recognizes how hard it can be to ask for help and how overwhelming it can feel to navigate available resources. This perspective drives her passion to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and help others feel supported in taking the first step toward care and connectedness. Lillian is a mother of two boys, ages 2 and 10, who take most of her time, but she remains hopeful for quiet moments to get lost in a good book. She enjoys the arts and music as therapy and loves sharing that appreciation. Daily meditation is an important part of her self-care practice and helps guide others in finding their center during stressful times. Being in challenging situations forced her to advocate for herself, and it is Lillian’s deep hope to empower women to advocate for themselves as well as for their families. She believes in helping others not just in the moment, but in a way that equips them with the tools and confidence to thrive—much like the saying, “Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day; teach them to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.” |
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Rhie Lorenz Rhie Lorenz is the mother of four grown children and four growing grandchildren, all of whom have shaped her life immeasurably. Rhie has worked as an advocate in the lives of individuals in her community since 2003. Her unique background and life experiences bring an understanding and compassion to the work she does in her professional life with SCIO as the House Manager in Bridgeway. In addition to this work, she is also a Reproductive Advocate in her own long-standing business as a Doula, Breastfeeding and Childbirth educator and student midwife. |
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Maria Marroquin Maria resides in Sheboygan and is the mother of a daughter, Haley. Maria attended Lakeshore Technical College and was enrolled in the Administrative Assistant – Secretarial program. Most of her career background centers around customer service. Maria enjoys going on walks , music, reading, and spending time outdoors, especially in the Spring and Summer. One of her favorite things to do is attend outdoor music concerts. Growing up with four brothers, she developed a love for sports, being an avid fan of the Packers, Brewers and Bucks.
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Nichelle Keil Nichelle lives in Sheboygan with her two children and their two dogs. Nichelle has a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University and is a licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker. Nichelle was a previous Program Assistant with Bridgeway and has returned to work part-time. Nichelle currently works with Milwaukee County Children’s Court as a Social Worker for the Guardian ad Litem’s office. She strongly believes in the vital work Bridgeway provides to support women and children we serve and within the community. |
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Abigail Rohe Originally from Marengo, Illinois, Abigail is a student at Lakeland University. She is not just earning a degree in Psychology and two minors in English and Social Justice Studies; she is also a vibrant part of campus life. She is in her last year of college, and is finding great joy in spending time with family and friends, especially in the beautiful surroundings of the lake. Abigail is an active member of various campus groups, including the Phi Delta Omega Sorority, Women’s Volleyball Team, Color Guard, and Pawsitism, a group that raises puppies to become service dogs for children with Autism. |
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Brittany Williams Brittany lives in Sheboygan and is married with 3 children and 6 furbabies, as well as a bearded dragon. A long-time caregiver, Brittany has helped her husband who is a cancer survivor and took care of her mother for 13 years who also had cancer. She is currently in college seeking a degree in Human Services to pursue a counseling degree to work with adolescents who are victims of human-trafficking. Brittany is proud to be a part of SCIO, making a positive impact on the community and providing resources. |
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