Staff of Housing Partnership

Lisa Schneider, Executive Director

Lisa Schneider has been the Executive Director of the Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities since 2006. Not new to housing, Lisa had been the Grants Administrator for the City of Appleton since 1997.  She is currently the President of the Fox Cities Housing Coalition and on the Board of the State of Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care.  An accountant with a social conscience, Lisa provides a unique blend of financial accountability with an openness and desire for developing creative opportunities.  She has a rich history of serving on numerous housing related boards and commissions at the local and state levels as well as a variety of boards and committees related to special needs populations as Lisa has a daughter with developmental disabilities for whom she advocates for daily.

Lisa can be contacted for information about making a donation at lisa@housing-partnership.org or by phone at extension 101

Rachel Youngquist, Deputy Director

Rachel joined the Housing Partnership team in February 2013 as Deputy Director.  Rachel began working in the non-profit sector in 1998 at Courage Center in Minnesota.  In the past 15 years she  worked at 6 non-profits in various capacities.    Her current duties include grant reimbursements, employee benefits and payroll.

You can contact Rachel at rachel@housing-partnership.org or phone at exension 102

Dorothy Olson, Life Skills Coordinator

Dorothy Olson joined the Housing Partnership staff in 2000 as the Life Skills Coordinator.  Using her healthcare background, she assists clients in the Transitional and Affordable Housing programs to build skills that promote a healthy lifestyle and self-sufficiency.  Dorothy's practice is based on the model of human occupations, meaning how one interacts with society effects overall wellness.

Dorothy is an adjunct staff member of Fox Valley Technical College and is on their Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Advisory Committee.  She also serves on the State of Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Credentialing Board.

Clients can contact Dorothy for assistance with resources at dolson@housing-partnership.org or phone at exension 107

Tara Wettstein, Case Manager

Tara graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, with her Bachelors in Social Work. She has done internships at Harbor House and also worked at the Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley. As Case Manager, Tara works with the Life Skills Coordinator. Her ultimate goal for each family she works with is to have them reach self-sufficiency while promoting positive community relationships and an overall sense of wellness.

Tara can be contacted by clients for assistance with finding resources at tara@housing-partnership.org or by phone at extension 111

Mike Ninedorf, Project Manager

Mike took on the role of the Project Manager for the Housing Partnership in June of 2009. This role involves planning, budgeting, and hands on work for the construction projects and scheduling maintenance. Mike has a background in fire and water damage restoration, residential remodeling and mold and asbestos remediation. Mike is currently involved with the Harbor House facilities committee.

Conact information for Mike is email at mike@housing-partnership.org and phone at extension

Chad Bonifas, Project Supervisor

Chad joined the Housing Partnership team in August 2010. Chad's background is in residential remodeling and restoration. His position as Project Supervisor deals with the prep of job sites, working with volunteer groups, and overseeing and coordinating sub-contractors.

You can conact Chad for information on work site volunteer opportunities or mainenance requests or concerns at chad@housing-partnership.org or phone at extension 109

Kendra Krisher, Program Coordinator

Kendra joined our team in September 2010 as Administrative Services Coordinator. She has a background in healthcare and office administration. Duties as Program Coordinator include overseeing requirements for programs, tracking and reporting programs, Volunteer Coordinator,  database management, IT and other various office tasks. Kendra also serves as a co-coordinator for 91.9/91.5 The Family's Help for the Homeless drive in Appleton.

Kendra can be contacted for program questions or office voluneer opportunites at kendra@housing-partnership or phone at exension 106

Anne Fiorella, Rental Program Manager

Anne joined our team in March 2013 as Rental Program Manager.

You can contac Anne for information about your lease or rent or for information on market rate units at Wire Works. Her email is anne@housing-partnership.org and phone extension is 103

Jackie Waite, Administrative Assistant

Jackie joined our team in June 2011. Although she was not new to Housing Partnership. She volunteered as office support since September 2009. Her background is in healthcare. Duties include fielding incoming calls and direct inquiries to appropriate resources, assisting clients in completion of applications, screening of new applications and general office duties.

Contact Jackie for application and wait list questions at jackie@housing-partnership.org or exension 100