OUR TEAM
Amanda Acklin, CFRE
Executive Director
608.461.5407
Amanda brings extensive experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership and is excited to lead La Crosse Promise in its mission to create an education-focused community while revitalizing La Crosse’s core neighborhoods. With programs like the Future Centers and the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, La Crosse Promise is driving positive social and economic change. Amanda’s leadership will play a vital role in continuing to support youth in their pursuit of education, future readiness, and in driving the region’s growth and viality.
Kathi Millard
Future Center Advisor
608.789.2054 | kmillard@lacrossepromise.org
Millard grew up in West Salem, but has lived in La Crosse since graduating from UW-La Crosse with a degree in Mass Communications. She worked in radio and television for many years, before transitioning to the world of marketing and public relations. Most recently she helped people with varying abilities reach their employment dreams and goals.
Millard is a proud Rotarian, having been a member of Rotary East for more than 20 years and currently serves as the Club Administrator. She has been a past President, Rotarian of the Year-twice, and a Paul Harris Fellow. She has been chair of the Interact Steering Committee for several years, overseeing the seven area high school Interact clubs. She has served on the board of directors for the La Crosse Curling Club and is a Certified Curling Instructor. Music is also a passion, as she plays the French Horn in the La Crosse Concert Band and Da Capo Band.
You’ll often find her walking or hiking in the La Crosse, or reading a good book. She never misses watching a Packer game and loves marshmallow peeps.
La Crosse Promise
Board of Directors
Mac Kiel, Board President, College Connections and Experience Manager, Western Technical College
Karl Green, Vice President, Community Resource Development, La Crosse County UW Extension
Brian Koopman, Secretary, Chief Operating Officer, Trust Point
Troy Richter, Treasurer, Director of Parking Services, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Adam Hatfield, Past President Advisor, Marketing and Communications Director, Gundersen Health System
Amanda Jackson, City Attorney, City of Onalaska
Bill Johnson, Retired Trane Executive
Brian Fukuda, Director of Workforce Readiness, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
Dr. Aaron Engel, Superintendent of Schools, School District of La Crosse
Mara Keyes, Community Development Manager, City of La Crosse
Randy Erickson, La Crosse County Board of Supervisors