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GCPD: Members and Liaisons

Members

  • Daniel Laatsch, Chair, Member-at-Large
  • Tiffany Payne, Vice-Chair
  • Cindy Bentley, Member-at-Large
  • Pearl Fessenden, Member-at-Large
  • John Hartman, Member-at-Large
  • Dan Idzikowski, Member-at-Large
  • Margaret Kristan, Member-at-Large
  • Ramsey Lee, Member-at-Large
  • Nancy Leipzig, Member-at-Large
  • David Morstad, Member-at-Large
  • Rhonda Staats, Member-at-Large
  • Dan Witt, Member-at-Large
  • Justin Koestler, Lt. Governor's Office Ex-Officio Member
  • Ben Barrett, Representative, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities
  • BJ (Elizabeth) Ermenc, Representative, Wisconsin Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Ashley Mathy, Representative, Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
  • Patty Zallar, Representative Statutory Council on Blindness
  • Vacant, Representative, Wisconsin Council on Mental Health
  • Vacant

Liaisons

  • Eva Kubinski, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
  • Sarah Kuehn, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
  • Colleen Larsen, Wisconsin Technical College System

Interested in becoming a member?

The Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities (GCPD) is seeking applicants for an at-large member with a disability. GCPD member are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Apply to become a member through the Governor's Office.

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Last revised February 5, 2025