NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

262-658-8166

6103 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

262-658-8166

6103 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

Staff & Board2026-08-10T09:46:28-05:00
About Hope Council

Staff & Board

Hope Council’s work is powered by local professionals with expertise in substance use assessment and treatment, peer support, prevention, navigation, program leadership, and administration—and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who provide strategic guidance, accountability, and a strong connection to Kenosha County.

Our leadership

Michelle Sandberg, Executive Director at Hope Council

Executive Director

Michelle Sandberg

SAC-IT, IDP-AT

Our Staff

Care Team
Camryn Adams, Assessor at Hope Council

Camryn Adams

APSW, SAC-IT, IDP-AT

Assessor

Shelly Becker, Certified Peer Specialist at Hope Council

Shelly Becker

CPS

Certified Peer Specialist

Alyssa Dixon, Intern at Hope Council

Alyssa Dixon

Intern

Jennifer Dubey, Facilitator at Hope Council

Jennifer Dubey

SAC, IDP-AT

Facilitator

Noelle Herdt, Intern at Hope Council

Noelle Herdt

Intern

Heather Krome, Programs Manager at Hope Council

Heather Krome

SAC-IT, IDP-AT

Programs Manager

Kendall Needham, Program Coordinator at Hope Council

Kendall Needham

MPH

Program Coordinator

Abigail Olson, Program Assistant at Hope Council

Abigail Olson

Program Assistant

Jodie Thomas, Program Coordinator at Hope Council

Jodie Thomas

Program Coordinator

Administration
Susan Benning, Administrative Assistant at Hope Council

Susan Benning

Administrative Assistant

Kimberly Kane, Administrative Coordinator at Hope Council

Kimberly Kane

Administrative Coordinator

Kitt Stephenson, Administrative Assistant at Hope Council

Kitt Stephenson

Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors

Hope Council’s Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and community stewardship. Board members are volunteers who bring professional expertise and local accountability to the organization’s mission.

Officers

President

Brian Sheffler

Kenosha County

Vice President

Terra Lindberg

Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Secretary

Rebecca Matoska-Mentink

Kenosha County

Treasurer

Michael Masnica

Masnica Law

Board Members
David Galbis-Reig, MD, DFASAM

Ascension Wisconsin All Saints

Mary Kubicki
Robert Kupfer

Kupfer Law Offices, SC

Jerome Phillips

Wisconsin Department of Corrections

How Hope Council is governed

The Board of Directors provides organizational oversight, strategic stewardship, and fiduciary accountability. Board members are community volunteers who bring professional experience in health care, law, public safety, county services, and community leadership. The board ensures Hope Council fulfills its mission responsibly and transparently on behalf of the community it serves.

Common Questions

Who leads Hope Council?2026-07-07T15:51:54-05:00

Hope Council is led by Executive Director Michelle Sandberg, SAC-IT, IDP-AT, supported by a staff of credentialed professionals working across assessment, peer support, prevention, program coordination, and administration.

What does the board do?2026-07-07T15:52:10-05:00

The Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, stewardship, and community leadership. Board members are volunteers who help ensure the organization fulfills its mission responsibly and transparently.

How do I work with Hope Council?2026-07-07T15:52:27-05:00

To connect with Hope Council for partnership, referrals, speaking requests, sponsorship, or other collaboration, visit Contact Us or Partners & Funders.

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