Wisconsin DI Committees

At Wisconsin Destination Imagination, our work is powered by passionate volunteers who serve on a variety of committees. These committees bring together dedicated individuals with diverse skills and perspectives to guide our programs, support our teams, and strengthen our statewide community. From planning tournaments to growing outreach, each committee plays a vital role in helping us inspire creativity, collaboration, and curiosity in Wisconsin students.

If you are interested in working with a WIDI committee, please reach out to the committee chairperson for more information.

Governance Committee

ELLIOTT KAAS

Committee Chair
elliott.kaas@wisconsindi.org

The Governance Committee oversees the creation, maintenance, and implementation of organizational bylaws and policies.

Committee members:

Budget, Finance, and Giving Committee

Errin Dahle

    Erin Dahle

Committee Chair
erin.dahle@wisconsindi.org

The Budget, Finance, and Giving Committee manages the annual budget, tracks financial transactions, conducts financial reporting, and coordinates grants, sponsorship and donation efforts.

Committee members: Mikaela Becker, Mary Bykowski

Scholarship Committee

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Mitchell Manke

Committee Chair
mitchell.manke@wisconsindi.org

The scholarship committee develops and reviews annual scholarship applications, selects recipients, and raises funds to sustain the scholarship program.

Committee members:

Training, Support, & Retention Committee

Mikaela Becker

Mikaela Becker

Committee Chair
mikaela.becker@wisconsindi.org

The Training, Support, & Retention Committee provides training and ongoing support to Team Managers, Alumni, and organizational leaders; focuses on volunteer engagement, leader development, and improving year-to-year retention.

Committee members: Crissy Buhr, Mary Bykowski, Anne Coulling, Robyn Harper, Elliott Kaas, Kat McCullum 

Growth and Promotion Committee

Anne Coulling

Anne Coulling

Committee Chair
anne.coulling@wisconsindi.org

The Growth & Promotion Committee leads outreach and recruitment strategies, supports DEI and accessibility initiatives, and explores opportunities for organizational development and promotion.

Committee members: Erin Dahle, Robyn Harper, Mitchell Mahnke, Jill North, Nikky Urbaniak

Affiliate Tournament Planning Committee

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Nikky Urbaniak

Committee Chair
nikky.urbaniak@wisconsindi.org

The Affiliate Tournament Planning Committee coordinates all aspects of the Affiliate Tournament.

Committee members: Mikaela Becker, Mary Bykowski, Robyn Harper