The Focus Staff
Jason Meekma [email protected] executive director & agency representative "Greetings from myself and Focus on Community. I have served this organization as the Executive Director for the past six years and this agency as a team member for the past fourteen. I began as a program facilitator and have had the opportunity to work directly in every program our agency has to offer. When I stepped into the Directors role in 2016, we set a vision to build on what we did well, while identifying ways we could better integrate ourselves into our community. In the past six years, we have been able to double our agency’s operating budget, launch four new programs and build a team that is passionately dedicated to serving our community and advocating for the value of prevention. Please take the time to read about each of our team members and learn more about who we are. While one website cannot capture even a fraction of the work we do or the impact we have, we are happy you have taken the time to begin exploring the engaging, exciting, and essential world of prevention." 
Carl Olsen [email protected] Accountant I have worked as Focus' Accountant since December of 2013. Racine was where I was born, less than a mile from our office in fact. For the past 25 years, I have worked in education, industry, and the nonprofit sector. In 2010, seeking to expand my opportunities and better serve the organizations I work for, I obtained my CPA licensure in the state of Wisconsin. 
Kim DeVecchis [email protected] Communications manager Kim DeVecchis has been with Focus for 14 years and began working while two of her daughters were also at Focus as Teen Peers. She is currently the Communications Manager and really enjoys seeing the difference our programs have on the youth in the community…including all four of her kids. 
Sondra McGrone Program Coordinator & AFA Coach Recently graduated from Gateway Technical College with an associate’s degree in human services. FAST is one of my favorite programs, I truly enjoy watching the families interact and spend quality time together. Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. — Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States 
Kenberly Davidson Strengthening families Program coordinator Kenberly has been advocating & laboring with youth & families In the community, churches and in RUSD for over 7yrs. She joined the Focus team in September of 2024 & is excited about embarking on a journey to continue pouring and sewing into the community! “Do Everything in Love “ |
K.C. Missall [email protected] PROGRAM DIRECTOR K.C. Missall is the Program Director for Focus on Community managing all of the programs Focus provides to the community. K.C. has worked for Focus since 2013. K.C. has a Bachelors of Science in Human Services Degree from UW Oshkosh. K.C. has 25 years of experience working with youth in the prevention field and over 20 years of experience in substance abuse prevention. The best part of working for Focus on Community is spending time working with youth and making a difference in the community. 
John Kidd [email protected] Program coordinator My name is John Kidd. I started working for Focus in 1995. I was raised in Racine and went to the Unified School District . My duties at Focus through the years include working with the Homeless population for almost 20 years. I worked with the Veterans at Vets Place Southern Center for almost 10 years .I worked in the classrooms at the Unified schools doing Lifeskills and FAST programs since 1998 . I have worked with the alcohol and drug recovery community making countless referrals to treatment facilities and have facilitated groups using the Smart Recovery Program. I was a part of the Adam Board Alliance for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Management of Directors to help indigent people get treatment for substance abuse. I was on the Board of Directors at Gateway Technical College Human Service Advisory Committee for 3 terms. I have been blessed to have countless opportunities at Focus on Community helping build a better community. 
Nicollette Harris program coordinator [email protected] I began working with Focus in October of 2022 as a Program Coordinator. I came across the job posting on LinkedIn and I was immediately interested. Since working at Focus I have been given ample opportunities to help out in the community, all the while meeting some awesome people. I facilitate the LifeSkills program, the Extended Learning program, Strengthening Families, and Opportunities Club. I am grateful to be a part of a team that cares for the people in our community. 
Beth Brandt Program Associate & AFA Coach [email protected] As a recent graduate with my Associate of Applied Science/Human Services degree it was important for me to find a place that was invested in supporting our community. I am so grateful to be here at Focus On Community where they do just that through programming, outreach, and one on one coaching. When I first started, I thought I would just be doing my internship with Focus but I instantly became invested in this organization from the people to the programs, and now I can’t imagine myself anywhere else. 
Jo Ann Hattix Family Advocacy Program Coordinator Jo Ann is a program coordinator at Focus and she is currently working with the Homeless Resource Navigator grant. She started in September of 2024. She really enjoys working with youth and families and encouraging them to live a more happy, healthy and productive life. “It gives me great joy in knowing that I was a part of someone moving to the next level in life for a better life!” |
Gina Wisialowski [email protected] Director of Operations Gina has been a team member of Focus since 2011. With an educational background, she started her Focus career as a facilitator in many of the prevention programs and now is the Director of Operations. Gina is a native of Racine. She is married and has 2 adult daughters. In her spare time you will find her with her family and their 3 dogs, either watching movies or playing games. 
Lisa Avila [email protected] Program coordinator Lisa is Program Coordinator at Focus on Community. She has been with Focus since 2012 and is involved with most of the programs offered to our community. Family programming is her favorite. “The work we do can change lives for the better, and I am beyond grateful to be a part of that.” 
Lisandra Nelson [email protected] Program Coordinator Lisandra is a Program Coordinator at Focus and you can catch her in the classroom facilitating LifeSkills and Opportunities Club after school, she is always wanting to help out where she can. Lisandra joined the Focus team in 2022 after completing an apprenticeship through Americorp Public Allies and has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from UW-Parkside. Lisandra's favorite part of working with Focus is working with the youth in the community and being a part of them learning valuable life skills. 
Vadeline Paniagua-Ortiz Vadeline began working at Focus in 2023 as a FAST team member. Now, she's a program coordinator and the Teen Peer Coordinator Assistant. She has worked on and off at Focus since 16 years old starting off as a Teen Peer in the Teen Peer program. Vadeline always has a place in her heart to help others as she also works at a nursing home as a Certified Nursing Assistant. When she does find the time, she really enjoys outdoor walks with her family while eating her hot chips. At her programs, she is happy to welcome those that walk through her doors with open arms. She's hoping to make change in the community one step at a time! 
Emily Conigliaro Program Coordinator [email protected] I am currently an intern, working toward a degree of Associate of Applied Science majoring in Human Services. During my final internship hours spent with Focus on Community, I have built confidence and developed leadership skills. I am thankful to be welcomed with open arms from a facility that encourages positive change for the people in our community. It has been a rewarding experience for me to see the wonderful programs Focus has to offer. During my free time, I am a dog mom and you can find us walking around town or cuddled up watching his favorite show, Bluey! 
De'Marius Bogguess Drugfree Communities Coordinator De'Marius is our new Drug Free Communities Coordinator. He takes passion in all things mental health, substance abuse, assessment and psychology. He has 4 years of professional experience as a human services professional, but a lifetime of dedication to the field. His favorite quote is to "be you, you're the best at it." |
Focus Board of Directors
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General Members
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