Meet WNA Staff

Executive Director
Gina Dennik-Champion, MSN, RN, MSHA
Serves as the chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. In close collaboration with the President and Board of Directors plans, develops, directs, administers, and coordinates activities of the Association; is accountable to the membership through the Board of Directors. Gina began her service as the Association's Executive Director in September of 1997. She joined WNA with a background in clinical geriatric nursing and health care administration.

Director of Educational Programs
Megan Leadholm
608.221.0383 x14
Performs administrative services related to continuing education and assists in the development, implementation of conferences coordination, and assists in the development, implementation and coordination of other Association activities, if appropriate. Megan administers accreditation program for WNA. She joined the WNA in February of 1998.

Administrative and Member Services Coordinator
Joe Vande Slunt
608.221.0383 x11
Responsible for member billing
and accuracy of database.
Performs administative duties for Exec. Director and prepares materials for exhibiting and presentations.
Maintains reports - annual.
Joe joined WNA in April 2011.

Office Assistant
Brenda Hansen
608.221.0383 x10
Performs the clerical and receptionist services of the Association. Brenda joined WNA in January of 2008.

Electronic Communications Coordinator
Melanie Cannon
608.221.0383 x16
Designs/manages the WNA website and other electronic communications. Melanie joined WNA in April 2010 and works part-time at 20 hours/week.

Education Program Coordinator
Teresa Prattke
608.221.0383 x18
Assists the Director of Educational Programs with conference and meeting planning for WNA. Teresa works part-time remotely from home with occassional hours in the office.

Nursing Programs Project Coordinator
Suzanne Hoffman, RN, MSN, MS, SANE
608.221.0383 x12
Performs project work related to the goals, objectives, and activities supporting the Nursing Practice, Research and Workforce Advocacy Councils. Suzanne joined WNA in April 2011. (part-time 20hr/wk)