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 Hillary Johnson Data & Evaluation Specialist (608) 443-4309 Email Erik Larson Finance & Operations Manager (608) 443-2492 Email Eva Michalak Communications Specialist (608) 443-4307 Email Sherri Underwood Fund Development Coordinator (608) 443-2120 Email YoungStar Administration Staff Penny Chase Quality Improvement Manager (608) 443-4308 Email Kathy Kadar Quality Assurance Specialist (920) 858-3868 Email Jenny Martin ERS Observer (608) 279-7922 Email Yaret Moreno ERS Observer (608) 577-2921 Email Debi Peterson Micro-Grant Specialist (608) 443-2122 Email Sue VanderLoop ERS Observer (715) 212-7022 Email Diana Zorn Quality Assurance Specialist (920) 819-7444 Email Professional Development Staff Amanda Austin Training Specialist (608) 443-2124 Email Abbe Braun Early Childhood Initiatives Manager (608) 443-2491 Email Family Support Staff Connie Dunlap Family Support Manager (608) 443-4311 Email Julie Walter Family Support Specialist (608) 330-0965 Email Pre-Licensing Staff Toni Kutner Licensing Preparation Technical Consultant (414) 238-2926 Email Anna Ramirez Licensing Preparation Manager (262) 898-7067 Email Didn’t find who you’re looking for? Contact SFTA