Jennifer Brown began her studies in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, WI, from 1992 to 1994. After a significant hiatus and a job downsizing, she decided to return to her education. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in Social Policy from UW-Whitewater in 2015. Continuing her academic journey, she obtained her master’s degree from the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work in the Health and Aging program at UW-Madison in 2018.

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Jennifer's early career was rooted in accounting and finance, primarily within the agricultural sector. In 2012, she returned to school and transitioned into community social work upon graduation. She dedicated herself to working with older adults in the Madison and Monona area for eight years before founding her own agency.

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Jennifer was born and raised in Whitewater, WI, where she developed a strong work ethic working on her parents' farm. An animal lover, she shares her home with two dogs, Winston and Millie, two cats, Charlie and Cassidy, and boards her horse, Fancy, nearby. After many years in Madison, Jennifer and her husband relocated to Beaver Dam, WI, to be closer to his job and to her family. 

Jennifer has a passion for outdoor activities, often spending her weekends gardening or riding Fancy through the scenic trails of Wisconsin. She also enjoys doing crafts, building things, upcycling furniture for new uses, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her great-niece, Zoey, who is 3 years old. Jennifer values the importance of balance in life and finds joy in cooking, traveling, and exploring new cultures with her husband.

Deb brings a wealth of experience and a positive, can-do attitude that perfectly aligns with our commitment to excellence in providing compassionate care and support. As our Administrative Support Specialist, she will be an integral part of our team, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the overall success of Caring Connection

 Megan is a certified social worker with five years of experience in the field. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and has a strong background in case management and supporting older adults. Megan is committed to a strengths-based approach in her practice, recognizing that each individual has unique strengths that can enhance their mental well-being. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their Goldendoodle.  

Education
Larry obtained his Bachelors of Business Degree from Iowa State University majoring in
Business and minored in psychology. He obtained his Masters of Education in
Counseling and Guidance at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He enjoyed the
program so much that he began teaching in the program, which he did for 10 years.
Larry continued to teach as ad hoc faculty at Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen,
Washington.
Work experience
Larry has worked in behavioral health in both public and private systems, with adults,
adolescents and children and families, as well as the elderly. He has worked in
outpatient, residential and hospital based inpatient programs.
He has provided consultation for businesses and government organizations on behavioral
health issues and has been active in supporting legislative change for the behavioral
health field.
Larry developed his management and leadership skills and began directorship of a
clinical unit in 1990. He has been in leadership roles ever since. He has been a program
development guru, implementing dozens of new revenue generating departments and
service lines. In the early 2000’s he revealed a bit of turnaround wizardry, Larry has
completed two formal turnarounds in organizations that were near collapse. With in a
year and a half to two years, Larry has been able to return these organizations to
profitability and stability. During a turn around the host hospital offered an opportunity
to join senior leadership in healthcare. Progressing through the leadership ranks, he
moved from VP of Support Services to VP Operations to Chief Operating Officer. One
of his key accomplishments was as COO of a community hospital, he was able to
accomplish top quartile efficiency performance with his team in hospital operations.
Public Speaking
Larry has delivered over 2000 presentations to more than 180,000 people since 1985. He
has presented to groups as large as 300 and as small as just a handful. Larry has been a
national conference presenter in Washington D.C and has completed numerous regional
and local presentations over his career. He has experience presenting in live formats that
include both radio and TV.
Larry has consulted for schools and colleges in the Midwest on addiction issues and their
impact on school operations. He has also been a regular consultant to business and
industry, developing an Employee Assistance Program, and designing an Occupational
Health program as well.
Awards and Certificates

Larry has dedicated himself to becoming a respected practitioner, earning state, national
and international addiction counseling credentials. He has obtained licensure as a
professional counselor and certification as an Independent Clinical Supervisor.
Upon the transition to healthcare leadership, Larry joined the American College of
Healthcare Executives and completed the Fellowship program for Board Certification in
Healthcare Leadership (FACHE). He was recognized with his team as the Top Leading
Team In Healthcare by Healthcare Magazine in 2009.
Larry was most recently the COO of NE DHHS (5,000 employees and a $6.5B budget)
and was a member of a dedicated team of professionals from all over the united states,
working together for the citizens of Nebraska within the Department of Health and
Human Services in Lincoln, NE. Larry claims to be “mostly retired” at this point, but he
continues to invest regular hours with Caring Connection for clients of Dane County
Wisconsin.

Jennifer has over six years of experience in the social work field, specifically working with older adults with mental health and substance use issues. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a master’s degree in Human Services from Wilmington University.

Tracey brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team as a CCS providing Individual Skills Development services . With a genuine passion for [mention relevant skills or specialties], she is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

Tara has over 15 years in the social work field. For the last 10 years, prior to working in CCS she has been working in Dane county through the Medicaid waiver program for adults with disabilities. She has her undergraduate degree in Social Work from UW-Milwaukee, with a minor in Sociology and Women's Studies. Tara has her Master’s degree in Social Work from Capella University.

As a certified CCS provider, Tara provides service facilitation, individual skills development and enhancement, and psychoeducation. Tara has experience working with victims of assault and adults with disabilities. Tara has worked with adults with mental health needs as a secondary focus. Seeing the lack of support for those with mental health needs, Tara became interested in helping be part of the solution to reach others for services and support. 

Tara believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. Her approach is client centered, Strengths- based, and trauma- informed, ensuring that each person she works with is treated with respect, compassion, and understanding. She is committed to advocating for social justice and empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential.

Lisa Siegel completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, with a bachelor of science in Sociology.  She earned her post-graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville, with a master of science in Criminal Justice.  Lisa has 12 years experience working in the Corrections field, six of those years as a Probation Officer helping individuals navigate the criminal justice system, or life after incarceration.  She also has four years experience working as a Case Manager in Family Care long term care, helping to connect clients to care and resources in the community.  Lisa has experience working with individuals from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences at all stages in their lives.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, the outdoors, playing sports, trying new experiences, and meeting new people.