2018 Board of Directors
Rachael Gadbois, Former President
Ryan Ourada, President
Michael Bialas, Vice President
Todd Swiontek, Treasurer
Kerry Banz, Co-Treasurer
Kathryn Goel
Val Hay
Cory Rusch
Rachael Gadbois, Former President
Ryan Ourada, President
Michael Bialas, Vice President
Todd Swiontek, Treasurer
Kerry Banz, Co-Treasurer
Kathryn Goel
Val Hay
Cory Rusch
Get to know our 2019 Board of Directors
Rachael Gadbois, Former President
Rachael has been a part of the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum since 2011 as a member and Board Member since 2012. She is the Executive Vice President of the Pineries Bank, and is affiliated with the Women's Fund Marketing Committee and Big Brothers Big Sisters Development Committee. She has a BA in English Literature and a minor in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Ryan Ourada, President
Ryan has been a past member of the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum and is the school Principal at Washington Elementary School. He is active in the community and is the assistant coach for the Portage County Youth Soccer (PCYS). Ryan has a Bachelors of Science in Education from UW-Madison and Masters of Science in Education from Concordia University of WI.
Todd Swiontek, Treasurer
Todd has been involved with the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum for 7 years as a Board Member. He currently works as a Finance Specialist at Sentry Insurance and is a part of Cub 299 as Treasurer and involved with the JDRF Walk October 2016. He has a Bachelor Degree from Marian University.
Kerry Banz, Co-Treasurer
Kerry of KB Retail Consulting has enjoyed working with communities (SBDC's and local governments) on economic gardening opportunities within their own retail based community. Kerry has a BS in Education from Kent University, has one daughter and as a new CWCM board member she is looking forward to working with an organization that embraces her first love - watching children learn, grow and reach their full potential.
Katheryn Goel
Katheryn has been with the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum as a member since 2013 and became a Board Member in 2016. She has a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and PhD from Virginia Tech in Clinical Psychology. She is an adjunct professor of Clinical Psychology and a Psychologist at Riverwood Counseling Associates LLC.
Valerie Hay
Dr. Valerie Hay is a pediatrician at Marshfield Clinic Stevens Point Center. She graduated from medical school & completed her residency in Pediatrics at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. She has lived in the Stevens Point area since 2011. She enjoys being a board member as it allows her to combine her love for children along with her strong desire to bring fun, educational activities to all children in the local area.
Cory Rusch
"After barely graduating high-school, I worked a series of jobs in the construction industry, learning basic and important building concepts which come in quite handy today. From there I switched gears to attend university as a non-traditional student. Having unexpected academic success, I went on to earn a master’s in Education. After spending some time in the public school system as an educational assistant, I re-entered college to earn teaching credentials. I’ll graduate in spring 2019 with licensing to teach secondary level economics, social-studies, history, psychology, sociology, and philosophy. I’m currently working with the Children’s Museum because I believe in its mission, and desire to contribute to its cause. I currently operate NEXT Adventure School LLC-- a small educational business that specializes in teaching students practical, hands-on, and team oriented skills. Coaching/playing soccer, working with dogs, writing and reading poetry, gaming, building things, and staying up-to-date with critical thinking pedagogy fills out my spare time-- and keeps me frosty!"
