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Chronic Disease Prevention Program: Contacts

The Wisconsin Division of Public Health (DPH) helps thousands of people through our Chronic Disease Prevention Program. We offer resources and technical assistance for chronic disease prevention and treatment.

From the list of contacts below, reach out to the person who best matches your need. We’re here to help!

Dr. Mark Wegner
Chronic Disease Medical Advisor
mark.wegner@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Mary Pesik
Chronic Disease Prevention Unit Supervisor
mary.pesik@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Kathy Clark
Grants Specialist
kathy.clark@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Ryan Budziszewski
Chronic Disease Prevention Communication Specialist
ryan.budziszewski@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Morgan Krhin
Community Health Worker Coordinator
morgan.krhin@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Chris Chapman
Community Health Program Coordinator
christine.chapman@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Jessica Kimber
Community Health Specialist
jessica.kimber@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Kayla Carlin
Community Health Worker Evaluator
kayla.carlin@dhs.wisconsin.gov

John Bowser
Coverdell Stroke Program Director
john.bowser@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Chandler Hansen
Coverdell Stroke Outreach Specialist
chandler.hansen@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Kyleen Maccoux
Coverdell Stroke Quality Improvement Specialist
kyleen.maccoux@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Martin Salas
Public Health Educator
teofilo.salas@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Shelby Vadjunec
Chronic Disease Prevention Data and Evaluation Coordinator
shelby.vadjunec@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Rachel Meyer
Chronic Disease Prevention Epidemiologist
rachel.meyer@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Ka Xiong
Coverdell Stroke Epidemiologist
ka.xiong@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Anne Gargano Ahmed
Heart Health Coordinator
anne.garganoahmed@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Kelli Stader
Nutrition/Breastfeeding Coordinator
kelli.stader@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Lexi Davis
Healthy Communities Coordinator
lexi.davis@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Pam Geis
Diabetes Program Coordinator/ National Diabetes Prevention Program State Quality Specialist
geis.pamela@gmail.com

Marilyn Hodgson
Chronic Disease Quality Initiatives Coordinator
marilyn.hodgson@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Stef Bugasch Scopoline
Nutrition and Physical Activity Program Coordinator
stefanie.bugaschscopoline@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Last revised November 13, 2023