Meet Your Team
Christine Breunig – Program Administrator
Christine (Chris) Breunig, MS, Program Administrator, provides leadership and vision for the center team. Christine’s prior administrative experiences include positions as program coordinator for the National Medical Home Autism Initiative and several Elementary Principal positions. Christine believes that all children should have the best health care through a “medical home” and advocates for efforts that promote the coordination of community-based systems of care. Her focus is on promotion of developmental screening and promotion of medical home philosophy in the Primary Care Practice.
Kara Van Vooren – Information and Referral Specialist
Kara Van Vooren, CIRS, serves as the Information and Resource Specialist. She previously worked at WIFACETS, Fox Valley Center, where she served as the northeast center coordinator for six years. She brings a variety of experiences in education issues, collaborative problem solving, team building and family involvement. Kara is excited to continue working with families and young adults to answer questions and provide support as needed. Kara provides leadership for early childhood and parent advocacy efforts that the center is involved in. She also has a strong presence in related state initiatives.
Tracey Ratzburg – Outreach Specialist
E-mail: tratzburg@chw.org
Tracey Ratzburg, CSW, M. Ed, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Carroll College in Waukesha, WI and her Masters degree in Education from Concordia University in Mequon. Tracey has a passion for working with children, youth and families, educating and empowering them. She has experience working with at risk children and children with special needs in education, adoption/foster care and childcare. She has spent her career so far working in non-profits exclusively. Tracey will be responsible for activities related to ASD, B-6, and health information including Badgercare/Medicaid.
Shannon Kelly – Service Coordination Specialist
E-mail: skelly@chw.org
Shannon Kelly, MA CCLS, CIRS, Service Coordination Specialist (50%) will focus on youth transition activities. In her part time role with the Center, Shannon will provide primary support to Waushara, Waupaca, Marquette and Green Lake counties. Shannon is also a Child Life Specialist for Children's Hospital of WI – Fox Valley. Shannon has a Bachelor's in Early Child Development and a Masters in Youth Development from Michigan State University.
Crystal Heeg – Administrative Assistant
E-mail: cheeg@chw.org
Crystal Heeg, contributes to the center team as the Administrative Assistant. Crystal assists with coordination of library and material resources available through the center. She also provides clerical support for the Family Advisory Committee and the Wisconsin Statewide Medical Home Inititive. Crystal appreciates the opportunity to assist in the important work done at the CYSHCN regional center. She enjoys serving in a variety of ways at work, church and in her community.