Our Management Team

  • Heidi Deininger

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Caritina Mayer

    FINANCE DIRECTOR

  • Jessi Campbell

    DIRECTOR OF CRISIS & EMPOWERMENT SERVICES

    Jessi Campbell is the Director of Crisis & Empowerment Services at YWCA Rock County. She has worked at the YWCA since 2010 & has lived in Rock County for 30 years. Jessi holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. In her spare time, Jessi enjoys the company of her husband, adult children & grandchildren, photography & reading.

  • Amiee Leavy

    RACIAL JUSTICE DIRECTOR

    Amiee Leavy, YWCA Rock County Racial Justice Director, has years of experience engaging to advance racial and social justice issues and working with underserved communities. Amiee has been employed in the corporate sector as well as secondary and post-secondary education and now resides in the non-profit arena. Mrs. Leavy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Alcorn State University, an MBA from The Ohio State University and three teaching licenses. Amiee brings a wealth of experience and the ability to write curriculum and facilitate racial justice workshops and trainings.

  • Kari Dray

    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CORPORATE GIVING

    Kari Dray is the Director of Marketing & Corporate Giving for YWCA Rock County. She has been with the organization since March of 2021. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with an Emphasis in Advertising and a Marketing Minor. She worked in Radio for almost seven sears before discovering her love for non-profits. Her work as the PR & Marketing Manager at Independent Disability Services and then the Director of Marketing and Operations at the Janesville Performing Arts Center led her path to YWCA Rock County. She is originally from Beloit and now resides in Janesville with her Husband and Daughter. In her spare time, Kari enjoys hiking, traveling, spending time with her family and thrift store shopping.

  • Brittany de la O

    DIRECTOR OF DONOR ENGAGEMENT & GRANTS

    Brittany de la O is the Director of Donor Engagement and Grants at YWCA Rock County. She brings experience from her previous roles at SSM Health at Home Foundation, and holds a Bachelor Degree in International Relations and Public Diplomacy with a minor is Spanish. Brittany serves on Forward Janesville’s Government Relations Council along with the City of Janesville’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. She lives in the Town of Harmony with her husband Jimmy and two children, Gracelyn and Vincent. In her spare time, Brittany and her family enjoy camping, hiking, kayaking, adventuring and visiting museums.

  • Angela Thompson

    CHILD CARE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Angie Thompson is the Child Care Program Director. She has worked at the YWCA Rock County for over 2 years. Her education and 32 years of experience are in Early Childhood Education field where she worked in the classroom with ages birth- 12 years of age for over 20 years and then was promoted to Administration. She was born and raised in Wisconsin, then moved to Illinois for 30 years and is now back in Wisconsin, where she’s always called home. She has two daughters, ages 21 and 23; that she is extremely proud of and their accomplishments so far. In her free time, she enjoys reading and organizing. She loves the warmth of the summer and loves to go boating.

  • Ginna Insunza

    COMMUNITY IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE BILINGUAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST

    Ginna Isunza has been an integral part of the YWCA Rock County for six years, as the Community Immigrant & Refugee Bilingual Program Specialist, she offers tailored support and intervention strategies to address the unique needs of immigrants in Rock County. Ginna collaborates closely with law enforcement, local schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to establish a support network for the immigrant families she serves. Her commitment to continuous improvement is evident through her participation in immigration training programs, ensuring she stays updated on best practices in immigration law, victim witness services and case management.

Our Staff

  • Ashley Hanson

    Child Care Assistant Program Director/Snack & Supply

  • Anna Callahan

    Child Care P4J Coordinator

  • Dawn Penning

    Child Care Personnel Specialist

  • Teri Luepnitz

    Child Care Enrollment Assistant

  • Patsy Cochran

    Child Care Finance Assistant

  • Angie McBride

    Crisis & Empowerment Services Assistant Director

  • Danielle Gourneau

    Case Manager/Advocate for Transitions & Alternatives

  • Kat Justice

    Case Manager/Advocate for Transitions & Alternatives

  • Andrew Galauner

    Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

  • Jamie Dieckhoff

    CARE House Forensic Interviewer

  • Valerie Perlas

    CARE House Child & Family Advocate

  • Contact the Shelter

    Shelter Advocate