Meet The Team

Laura Kuehl

Laura brings lived experience overcoming challenges associated with foster care to her leadership at HeadsUp Fox Cities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in client services and social work and has a professional background in victim advocacy. Being a mom is her most challenging and rewarding role. In her free time, Laura enjoys watching her son play baseball and tending to her garden. Her passion lies in building authentic relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead. Laura believes that lasting change begins with trust and consistent presence.

Sara Brown

Sara brings leadership experience with a focus on homelessness prevention, and housing stability.  Sara also brings with her experience having served both as a Foster Parent and working in Child Welfare, dedicated to family preservation, system reform, and prevention efforts.  She drives results through a lens of people first, collaboration, building relationships, and compassion.  Sara works to address the gaps and needs in our community and works tirelessly to come up with solutions that support those impacted directly.  In her free time, she coaches Junior Varsity Women's Basketball at New London HS, 6th Grade travel girls' basketball with New London, and AAU 15U with Blaze. Her 3 daughters, 3 doodles, and wife keep her busy!

Beth Weiler

Beth brings a people-first spirit and sharp organizational skills to her role as Director of Operations.  Her unwavering commitment to 'figuring it out' keeps the team grounded, focused and moving forward towards their greater goal of helping the former foster youth in our community. Beth is deeply passionate about building sustainable paths to support the success of HeadsUp Fox Cities to best serve our current and future participants in their journeys. In her free time she enjoys playing cribbage and bingo and spending time with friends and family.

Annie

Annie is a UW-Oshkosh alum who earned her Bachelor's of Social Work degree with a minor in Social Justice and emphasis in Prejudice and Discrimination. Annie has worked for nonprofit agencies of the greater Fox Valley area over the past decade. She embraces "meeting people where they are at" and values the importance of meeting basic needs first before reaching other goals and needs. Annie has a deep rooted understanding of trauma and the impacts it has on young adults who are at a formative point of their lives. She is a family girl to her core and enjoys a day on the lake, playing tennis, and thrifting. 

Adaw

Adaw brings a passion for empowering young people and building meaningful relationships to her role as Life Skills Coordinator at HeadsUp Fox Cities. She is pursuing her degree in Digital Marketing and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and has experience working with youth, families, and community programs. Adaw believes in meeting young people where they are, building trust, and creating supportive spaces where they feel heard, valued, and confident in their abilities. She is passionate about helping young adults develop the life skills and confidence they need to navigate independence and reach their goals. In her free time, Adaw enjoys staying active, exploring new places, spending time with loved ones, and working toward her personal and professional goals. 

Lyvia

As a Life Skills Coordinator, I am passionate about helping others build confidence, independence, and the skills needed to navigate everyday life. My own life experiences, along with my previous work in a school and with another nonprofit supporting individuals with life skills, have inspired me to continue making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Outside of work, I am a wife and proud mom of five. I enjoy watching my kids play sports, spending summers at our permanent campsite, and relaxing with our two dogs. I also enjoy playing poker and cribbage and, most of all, spending time with my family.