Connect with Staff Our team is one of our strongest assets in advancing our work and making a difference for Wisconsin’s youngest children. Connect with a staff member below, or contact SFTA. Connect with StaffDonateMeet Our BoardWho We AreWhy Early Childhood? Operational Staff Matricia Patterson Executive Director (608) 443-2494 Email Connor Neeck Finance & Operations Manager (608) 443-2429 Email Alyssa Hannam Communicaitons & Program Specialist Email Sarah Kazell Initiative and Advocacy Specialist (608) 443-2127 Email Max Luck Data Specialist (608) 443-4309 Email Jeffrey Mund Data Specialist (608) 443-4307 Email Partner Up! Staff Sherri Underwood Strategic Growth and Development Manager (608) 443-2120 Email Debi Peterson Partner Up! Specialist (608) 443-2122 Email Jordan Sexton-Schoenmann Parnter Up! Financial Specialist (608) 443-2121 Email YoungStar & Professional Development Staff Penny Chase Early Childhood Initiatives Manager (608) 443-4308 Email Amanda Austin Training Specialist (608) 443-2124 Email Yaret Moreno Bilingual ERS Observer (608) 577-2921 Email Sue VanderLoop ERS Observer (715) 212-7022 Email Family Support Staff Connie Dunlap Family Support Manager (608) 443-4311 Email Julie Walter Family Support Specialist (608) 330-0965 Email Diana Zorn Family Support Specialist (920) 819-7444 Email Didn’t find who you’re looking for? Contact SFTA