OUR TEAM

Amanda Acklin, CFRE

Amanda Acklin, CFRE

Executive Director

608.461.5407 |  aacklin@lacrossepromise.org

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

Kathi Millard

Future Center Advisor II - Central

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.

 

Julie Theurer

Julie Theurer

Future Center Advisor I - Logan

608.789.2054 |  jtheurer@lacrossepromise.org 

Julie Theurer serves as the Future Centers Advisor at Logan High School, where she helps students explore career paths, develop life-readiness skills, and plan for what comes after graduation.

She brings a strong foundation in education to the role, holding a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education from Winona State University and a Master’s in Education – Professional Development from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Prior to joining La Crosse Promise, Julie taught mathematics in the Bangor School District, where she was known for inspiring students and building meaningful, supportive relationships.

Outside of work, Julie enjoys reading, gardening, boating on the river, and spending quality time with her family.

 

La Crosse Promise

Board of Directors

 

Mac Kiel, Board President, College Connections and Experience Manager, Western Technical College

Brian Fukuda, Vice President, Community Development Representative, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. 

Brian Koopman, Secretary, Chief Operating Officer, Trust Point

Troy Richter, Treasurer, Director of Parking Services, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

LeAnne Andersen, Chief People Officer, Emplify Health

Amanda Jackson, City Attorney, City of Onalaska

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