The role of the Journey21 Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is to provide guidance to the Board of Directors and Executive Director by responding to their requests for advice and assistance to ensure that Journey21 achieve its mission. In addition, the ELC will assist Journey21 with its overall fundraising goals and work within the community to raise awareness and support for our community.


Nathan Abrahamson
Vice President - Private Wealth Advisor, US Bank

Eileen Cook Rieder
Principal, ECR Executive Coaching

Jessie Harrison
Senior Director of Athletics Development, UW-Madison

Chris Due
Executive Director, The Burke Foundation

Andrew Frisinger
Client Value Analyst, BakerHostetler

Amy Hansel
Parent Advocate

Jerome Janzer
Chairman Emeritus, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

Joanne Janzer
Community Advocate

Joe Jorgensen
Assistant Project Manager, VJS Construction Services

Brian Kay
Chief Strategy Officer, Rogers Behavioral Health

Emily Lukasek
Vice President of Development, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Gina Markson-Magnus
Community Advocate

Shelli Marquardt
Community Advocate, Former President of Waukesha County Community Foundation

Jenni Miller
Owner, Momentum Early Learning

Julie O’Malley
Community Advocate

Kathleen Perlewitz
Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Froedtert Health

Renee Ramirez
Community Advocate, Former Executive Director of Community Smiles

Trish Rasberry
General Manager, Lake Country Dockhounds