Who We Are

Interim Executive Director

Kassidy Farrey

As Deputy Director, Kassidy serves as a core member of the WISCAP Leadership team and is responsible for integrating strategic objectives within all WISCAP initiatives, programs and workflows. Her work involves strategic planning, administrative oversight, and working closely with the executive director on the day-to-day operations of the association. Kassidy oversees WISCAP’s program management, directs WISCAP’s training and technical assistance portfolio, and is involved in promotional efforts and resource development in pursuit of the Association’s stated purposes and its Annual Plan. Kassidy holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communication and a certificate in digital studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Operations & Outreach Manager

Tom Behnke

Tom joins the WISCAP team as their Operations and Outreach Manager. In this role, Tom will work closely with WISCAP leadership and program management, in providing support through communications, accounting and bookkeeping operations to various programs that reinforce WISCAP’s mission and those of the sixteen local Community Action Agencies and two single-purpose agencies to address the grinding poverty that exists in our rural, urban and suburban communities in Wisconsin. Tom comes to WISCAP after working in many different capacities at Forward Community Investments, a statewide Community Development Financial Institution. Most recently he held the role of Manager of Grant Programs and Communications. While at Forward Community Investments, Tom served on WISCAP’s Poverty Matters Conference Committee and participated and assisted WISCAP in their Annual Awards and Grants. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a Major in Communication Studies with a dual emphasis in Media and Technology Studies and Interpersonal Communication. While not working, Tom enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, camping, and exploring with his wife and puppy. In addition to being outdoors, Tom loves seeing live music and attending Forward Madison FC matches.

Food Security Program Manager

Jorey Dvorak

Jorey joins WISCAP as the Food Security Program Specialist. In this role, Jorey works to execute the logistics of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Jorey comes to WISCAP with a background in non-profit programming, volunteer management and technical support. Jorey plans to utilize her experience in streamlining programming and wrap-around services to find the best avenues to advocate for Wisconsin families.

Jorey holds a Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University in Chicago with a Major in American Studies and a concentration in Politics, Institutions and Values. She also holds three minors in Women and Gender Studies, LGBT Studies, and Sociology. Outside of work she enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee and playing board games.

Policy & Housing Program Manager

Marlo Fields

As WISCAP’s Policy & Housing Programs Manager Marlo brings with him a history of passionate advocacy for working class values and anti-poverty initiatives. Growing up in a single parent working class household, Marlo knows the firsthand the necessity of stable housing for the wellbeing of families and children.  He is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, having served as an English teacher in rural southwest China. Prior to WISCAP Marlo worked for US Congressmen Ron Kind and Mark Pocan; for the latter he managed housing and HUD related constituent casework.

A native of Northwest Wisconsin, Marlo is most comfortable surrounded by nature. When not getting lost on hike or biking around the state, he can be found wherever live music is playing, rooting for various sporting teams, or preparing exotic food for his friends and family.

Health Program Manager

Samantha Kozlowski

Samantha Kozlowski is the Health Programs Manager at WISCAP, though she previously worked as a Food Security Specialist for the TEFAP program. She is excited to continue her efforts with WISCAP in this new dynamic role. In May 2021, Sam graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with her Masters in Public Health. Public health had always been a passion for Sam since it allows her to be an advocate for others’ health successes and really focus on prevention work. Her goal in this role is to address multiple health sectors to further improve health equity efforts in Wisconsin through various health-centered projects to ensure that everyone has a fair chance at living a wholesome life regardless of their financial standing.

Most of Sam’s professional endeavors have been centered in recovery awareness and advocacy work, as that is something that she has a personal connection with. In the future, she hopes to continue to grow and expand recovery and addiction efforts throughout the community action agencies. Outside of work, Sam enjoys trying out new, local restaurants and spending time with her partner and corgi.

Economic Security Program Manager

Amy Loeffelholz

As the Workforce Innovation Specialist, Amy’s primary responsibility is managing the Workforce Innovation Grant to increase Wisconsin’s nursing workforce along with future workforce projects. Prior to this position she worked as an administrative specialist for WISCAP serving the organization in many different capacities from general administrative assistance to working with the housing programs. She is excited to continue to support WISCAP and their mission to alleviate poverty in Wisconsin and promote economic security for low-income families through workforce development.

Prior to working at WISCAP, Amy was a non-profit business administrator and a school counselor. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. When Amy is not working, she enjoys reading, trying out new recipes, and spending time with her family.

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