COAD Members

COAD members are partners connected by their commitment and expertise serving the community. As a member of SEWI COAD, you’ll have the opportunity to play an active role in supporting your community during an emergency or disaster. 

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Our Members

Alternatives in Psychological Consultation

American Red Cross of Wisconsin

Children’s Wisconsin

City of New Berlin Emergency Management

Cudahy Health Department

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps (CCC) & Vet Corps

IMPACT 211

Jewish Community Center

Knights of Columbus

Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management

Milwaukee Health Department

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital

Nitram K9 Services LLC

Sharing Center Inc

South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Department

Steven’s Point Fire Department / City of Steven’s Point

The Salvation Army 

Thermal Drone Search & Rescue (SAR) Services

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Wisconsin Conference

U.S. National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan

Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services

Waukesha County Emergency Management  

Waukesha Free Clinic

Wraparound Milwaukee

COAD Leadership

COAD leadership consists of a Board of Directors, including positions of: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This board is responsible for strategic planning, overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and establishing policies that guide the organization’s operations.

Board of Directors

  • Board President: Natalie Meier, Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management
  • Board Vice President: Satira Lord, UMCOR Wisconsin Disaster Response Services
  • Board Treasurer: Alex Freeman, Waukesha County Emergency Management
  • Board Secretary: Grant Deal, Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management
  • Benny Benedict, The Salvation Army of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan
  • Bob Waite, IMPACT Inc.
  • Bridget Gnadt, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Contractor with U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Brooklynn Gray, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
  • Chris Litzau, Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps (CCC) & Vet Corps
  • Frani O’Toole, Milwaukee Health Department
  • Gail Goodchild, Waukesha County Emergency Management
  • Malysha MacFarland, American Red Cross of Southeast Wisconsin
  • Michelle Jones, Waukesha County Health & Human Services