How long have you been geocaching?

Well my profile says I joined 8/9/13. I say I didn’t get serious about it until this past October. Since I joined in 2013 it was more of a here and there grab a few. Not cache for a couple years, then grab a few, which I always enjoyed. For whatever reason this past October the timing was right and everything clicked into place. I just took off with geocaching, started getting more involved, and here we are now. Me being able to really get into something I am passionate about, and just love doing.

How many finds and hides do you have?

I have 617 finds and 2 hides. Again, in all honesty most of these hides have been since this past October, along with my first two hides! Hid my 1st in December, and my second in January. Thoughts are brewing for my next…..

Which WGA events have you attended or volunteered for in the past?

In short, and in honesty, none. I did not even know most of these events happened until diving head into geocaching recently. I am learning more and more, which is totally surprising me, and feeling the need and want to be involved. I recently joined and signed up for WGA this past Nov/Dec. after going to my 1st event in De Pere, GIFF event. Which is the 1st time I got to witness how geocaching connects people. I also went to the Happy New Year 2026! where I was able to put more faces to names. I discovered and entered the photo of the month contest for WGA and entered my photo in December, and won. I also have been trying my hand at the Lonely Cache Game as of late. I may not have as many years of experience with all this, and involvement, but I will. Dedication is definitely not lacking. And I am looking forward to all the new experiences ahead for me and providing new insight.

What skills do you possess that would benefit the WGA?

Why is it so hard to say good things and talk about oneself!? I am actually really good with people, and having conversations. Just listening and gaining insight and new information. I do some accounting, public speaking, and event planning for work as it is, so I could definitely bring that to the table. I will also hopefully bring joy and laughter, as I feel like that is an important skill to have in any capacity.

The WGA’s mission is to promote and protect geocaching in Wisconsin.

Which part of that mission (Education, Landowner Relations, Events, or Community) are you most passionate about, and why?

Oooooo I think I have a passion for all of them to an extent, but right now I am really feeling the Education and Community parts. Education has always been important to me, for myself to continue to gain knowledge on a personal level, but also to be able to share that knowledge and help others grow in their education as well. Community for sure, I have just been feeling a lot of support from the geocaching community in such a positive way that I want to spread that feeling of community to others.

If elected, what is one specific goal or project you would like to see the WGA accomplish during your term?

I am sure there are already projects for this or in the making. If so, I would like to be a part of the efforts of getting geocaching out there, for more people to learn about and spread the word, for all age groups. Figure out ways to “advertise” if you will, that peak interest to get out there and find a cache. I would also like to be able to have a virtual suggestion box, and get ideas from other cachers that I may or may not be able to use or implement during my term. 

Board members often must work through disagreements. Describe your approach to working with a team where there are differing opinions.

It would be my hope that we have figured out how to handle this in life by now. Open communication is of the utmost importance. Hearing and listening to each other, and patience. Just because there are two different opinions doesn’t even mean one of them is wrong. Sometimes it does. In my work life, I deal with this all the time working with my team. Talk, listen, discuss. Repeat if necessary. Respect the process, and I find that resolutions will follow.

How do you think the WGA can better reach out to new geocachers or those living in underrepresented parts of the state?

As I mentioned this is one of my future goals I would like to work on during my term if I am elected. Send me in coach! But no, the wheels are turning with some new ideas.

Being on the Board requires attending meetings (online and in-person) and helping run events. Are you able to commit the necessary time to fulfill these duties for the duration of your term?

I don’t know, I might be geocaching :). Kidding (sort-of), I should be able to assist and help with said events and participate in meetings as I figured this would be a needed part of being on the board, and looking forward to working with others.

Are you comfortable asking for help and delegating tasks to other volunteers, or do you prefer to handle projects solo?

Honestly, either works for me. One part of my job now is being the volunteer coordinator so I am able to delegate and handle tasks accordingly. The other part of my job is managing my own time and schedule, and keeping myself on task, and getting things done. I am fortunate enough to oversee myself in my work life.

What’s your favorite style or type of geocache to find and why does it appeal to you?

Eyi yi yi, how do I choose?????? They all are great and serve any type of mood I am in on any given day to find. Some days you want easy, and some days you want hard. I do really like the satisfaction of solving a mystery and making the find. Or a multi that takes you on a journey or an adventure, that is seemingly difficult, but yet you feel so alive after accomplishing the quest. I enjoy the traditionals when I don’t want to do a lot of thinking and just want to go for a hike, walk through the woods, or a graveyard. Okay, I realize this doesn’t give a specific answer to your question, but I just can’t have a favorite. 

Do you have a passion for hiding geocaches? What types of geocaches do you like to hide and why?

I have just discovered the joy in hiding my own caches. I was nervous about it at first, not sure why, but I have enjoyed it thus far. The two that I have hid, are both mystery caches, I believe I chose them as I have been solving a lot of mysteries lately and the ideas have just come to me. I enjoy being creative, and crafty. I do have a multi cache that I am working on next. Well maybe next, and some ideas for a traditional series. Which I hope will bring more people to my area to find some good geocaches.