About The District Board

The District Board rotates their office around the end of each CKI year. There are numerous positions to be filled, each with their key role in helping WUM CKI serve those across our region and around the world. Any CKI member in good standing is eligible for one of these positions. Some of these seats remain vacant, if you are interested please consider emailing Governor Liana at [email protected]!
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The 2024-2025 District Board at Spring Fling!
Executive Positions
These are the elected positions, with elections held at DCON each year. These positions include Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Bulletin Editor, and the Lieutenant Governors. Each of these positions are given a vote at District board meetings.
Chair Positions
These are positions that are nominated by the executive board to help with District functions, such as the various events as well as keeping and maintaining our District's history and membership. These positions are not given a vote at District board meetings.
Administrators
These are the Kiwanians that keep us on-track to having a successful CKI year. They are mentors to the District board, guiding decisions based on their own experience, as well as giving feedback on the proceedings of the District.

2024-2025 District Board

Executive Board Positions

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Governor 
Liana Opitz | [email protected]

Hey y’all! I’m Liana Opitz (she/her) and I am so honored to be serving as the WUM CKI District Governor for the 2024-2025 CKI year! I am a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education. When I am not doing CKI tasks, I work as an intern of success coaching at UW-Milwaukee, a substitute teacher, and a nanny/babysitter in my hometown. I have been in the Kiwanis Family for four years and have loved every second of it! Within those four years, I have had the privilege of serving in club leadership roles, district positions, as well as serving on two international committees. I am always up for talking about pets (I have a cat named Nugget), niche hobbies, or podcasts. A fun fact about me is that I can juggle and make balloon animals! This year I really want to focus on the membership and highlight everything that y’all are accomplishing. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you! If you ever want to talk or need support, please do not hesitate to reach out as I am here to serve all of you!

​Secretary
Kayla Frei | [email protected]

Hi everyone! My name is Kayla Frei (she/her) and I am super excited to be serving as the District Secretary for WUM CKI 2024-2025 year!  My goal this year is to work with all the club Secretaries to help them be successful in their roles. I am a senior at UW-Whitewater, majoring in elementary education with a minor in special education. Before being on the District Board I served as the UW-Whitewater’s club President and Secretary. I've been a part of the Kiwanis Family for 7 years (3 years in K-Kids, 1 year in Key Club, and 3 years in CKI). Outside of CKI I work at Old Navy as a store associate. I also enjoy going to the farmer’s market on weekends, crocheting, shopping, and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to getting to know the membership and working with the club Secretaries. Please feel free to reach out to me through email with any questions or concerns.
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Treasurer
Kallie Snowtala | [email protected]

Hey y'all! My name is Kallie Snowtala (she/her) and I am the WUM District Treasurer for this 2024-2025 CKI year! I have been in the Kiwanis family for about 3 years and I am so glad I joined. It has been the best decision of my life. I attend the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay, majoring in Communication with a double emphasis in social media strategy and sports communications. I am also working towards a certification in digital marketing. I graduate in December but I will be here all year, so do not worry- I am not going anywhere! When I am not working on CKI, I am working at CVS, although one day I hope to be working in sports on their social media! Some of my hobbies include hanging out with my friends, cuddling with my dog, Oakley, and spending too much money at Target. I am so glad to be on this journey with all of you and I cannot wait to see what the future holds! ​

​Bulletin Editor
Elizabeth Johnson | [email protected]

​Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth Johnson (she/her) and I am so excited to be serving as the District Bulletin Editor for the WUM CKI 2024-2025 service year! I am a senior at UW-Whitewater, majoring in History Education with a minor in Political Science Education. This fall I will be student teaching at the 8th grade level in Kenosha County! Previously, I have served as UW-W’s club bulletin editor, as well as the 2021-2022 District Kiwanis Family and Outreach Chair. I love all things Canva and being creative through creating content for CKI. I can not wait to work with our membership and club bulletin editors to transform social media and the content that celebrates service, leadership, and fellowship. Outside of CKI, I work at Six Flags Great America as a Rides Department Training Administrative Supervisor and love to visit theme parks. You can also find me at museums, Cubs games, or listening to Taylor Swift and Jimmy Buffett. I also love spending time with my cat, my partner, and my best friends. I look forward to working hard this year and making it the best one yet. Please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions, concerns, ideas, or things you would love to highlight across our social media platforms or in the Circle of Sharing!

Lieutenant Governor​ Positions

Capital Division Lieutenant Governor
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​Chippewa Division Lieutenant Governor
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Lakes Division Lieutenant Governor
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Metro-Southeast Division Lieutenant Governor
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Superior Division Lieutenant Governor
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District Chair Positions

Awards, Regulations, and History Chair
Norah Haase | [email protected]

School:
​University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Major:
Marketing with a minor in International Business

Years in the Kiwanis Family:
5 :)

Favorite service project:
Tie Blankets

Fun fact about Norah:
She has been to Costa Rica, and her favorite hobby is reading.

What is Norah looking forward to most this year while in her position?
“Gaining connections throughout our club”

Convention Chair
Elizabeth Johnson | convention @wumcki.org

Hi everyone! Elizabeth (she/her), here! I am so honored to be the District Convention Chair for the WUM CKI 2024-2025 service year. I have been in the Kiwanis Family for 8 years now and have attended and helped plan several Key Club and CKI conventions. 2025 is going to be the best convention yet, with planning already underway. I can not wait to honor and celebrate our amazing members, as well as elect our future leaders in 2025.! If you have any questions or would love to get involved by joining the Events Committee, please contact me at any time!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair
VACANT
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Kiwanis Family and Outreach Chair 
Mohor Sarkar | [email protected]

Hello everyone! My name is Mohor Sarkar (she/her), and I am the Kiwanis Family and Outreach Chair for the 2024-2025 CKI year. I’m excited to dive into planning the K-Family events for this upcoming year and bringing together different branches of the Kiwanis Family for fun nights! I am a sophomore at UW-Madison majoring in Chemical Engineering. I have been in the Kiwanis Family for 4 years so far (3 in Key Club, 1 in CKI), and I’m looking forward to making my 5th year successful! My goals revolve around heavy promotion of our K-Family events so that we can get greater attendance and raise substantial money for charities, along with coordinating successful outreach speeches to increase sources of funding for our district. Outside of CKI, I currently work at Kwik Trip, read books, overspend on jigsaw puzzles, and spend time with friends and family. I’m looking forward to planning events that can improve relations between the Kfam branches! If you have any questions, are interested in serving on the district events committee, or have an amazing joke you want to share, you can contact me at [email protected]. Go service!
​Membership, Development, and Growth Chair
VACANT
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​Service Chair
VACANT
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Special Events Chair
Lindsey Anderson | [email protected]

Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey Anderson (she/her), and I am the 2024-2025 Special Events Chair. I am super excited to get to plan various district events for members to attend. I am a senior at UW-Whitewater, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. This fall I will be student teaching in the Janesville School District in a first grade classroom which I am super excited for! I have been a part of the Kiwanis Family for 2 years now. Before joining the District Board I served as UW-Whitewater’s club Awards Chair and then Secretary.  Outside of CKI I babysit for various families, crochet, go thrifting and spend time with friends and family. I look forward to planning fun and engaging district events where I can meet many members from our district! Please feel free to contact me through email ([email protected]) if you have any questions, comments, event ideas, or crochet patterns!

​​Assistant Events Chair
Emma Piechota | [email protected] 

Hello everyone! My name is Emma Piechota (she/her), and I am the 2024-2024 Assistant Events Chair for the WUM CKI service year! I currently attend UW-Whitewater studying for a bachelor’s in Elementary Education. This will be my fifth year in Kiwanis, and I am beyond excited about the amazing events that we are going to be planning! Outside of CKI, I can almost guarantee that you can find me at my preschool job. When I am not teaching the kiddos of the future, I can be found reading a book, doing a puzzle, or binge-watching my favorite TV shows. All of which are some of my favorite things to do to help relax. If you have any comments or questions please feel free to reach out to me using the assistant events email address - [email protected]!

District Administrators

District Administrator
Lena Scheibengraber | [email protected]

School:
Graduate of: Alverno College, UW-Milwaukee

Occupation:
Constituent Services Representative for the United States Senate

Years in the Kiwanis Family:
16 :)

Favorite service project:
Habitat for Humanity

Fun fact about Lena:
“I love baking and do custom decorated cookies and cakes for birthdays and other special occasions!”
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What is Lena looking forward to most this year?
“Connecting with the membership and advisors to strengthen clubs and mentor emerging leaders!”
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Assistant District Administrator
Ann Marie Pilot-Doernor

School:
Graduate of UW-Milwaukee

Occupation:
Engagement Leader at Thrivent

Years in the Kiwanis Family:
​22 :)

Favorite service project:
Park Cleanup

Fun fact about Ann:
“My husband and I are expecting a baby girl this November!”

What is Ann looking forward to most this year?
“Learning and growing with the fabulous board this year!”

Assistant Administrator
Rachel Geissler | [email protected]

School:
​Graduate of UW-Madison

Occupation:
Employee Benefits Consultant

Years in the Kiwanis Family:
20 :)

Favorite service project:
Building the wooded path at Camp Wawbeek

Fun fact about Rachel:
“I used to coach girls lacrosse”

What is Rachel looking forward to most this year?
“Mentoring Kallie as our first Treasurer in many years!”​

Assistant Administrator
​Ashley DeFazio | [email protected]

Occupation:
Coaching Specialist - Northwestern Mutual

Years in the Kiwanis Family:
10 :)

Favorite service project:
Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House and Camp Wawbeek


Fun fact about Ashley:
“I can wiggle both ears”


What is Ashley looking forward to most this year?
“Assisting the 2024-2025 District Board achieve their goals and have fun along the way”

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