A new face is at the head of the organization, but it is one you will recognize if you have supported the Boys & Girls Club over the last two decades. This month, the Boys & Girls Club of the Bay & Lakes Region appointed Johanna Wicklund as its Chief Executive Officer, leading the organization’s strategic direction and operations of its three clubhouses and ten school-based sites. Wicklund is no stranger to the organization, having spent her entire professional career with the Boys & Girls Club, serving as the Director of Program Development and Evaluation in Green Bay for 14 years before moving on to become the Senior Director of Strategy & Measurement and Chief Operating Officer before her most recent promotion. She says she knew early on that being with the Boys & Girls Club and helping it reach new heights was where she wanted to be.

Wicklund wants to see the Boys & Girls Club of the Bay & Lakes Region continue to grow under her watch. Over 160 kids are a part of the club in Sturgeon Bay, exceeding where they were before the pandemic. She hopes that collaborating with other youth organizations, community groups, and businesses can provide even more opportunities for kids in Door County.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Bay & Lakes Region is approaching its first anniversary since the Green Bay, Shawano, and Door County clubs combined to provide more enriching opportunities for kids across the region. You can listen to our full interview with Wicklund by clicking this link.