Budget, Finance and Sustainability Committee The Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse works to make the issue of domestic abuse visible to the residents and policy makers of the State of Wisconsin. The Budget, Finance and Sustainability Committee of the Governor’s Council plays an important role in accomplishing this mission. The Committee’s work focuses on the following goals: Guide budget related projects and initiatives. Identify and address issues related to budget and financial sustainability of domestic abuse programs. Provide guidance to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) on the distribution of domestic abuse funding. Advance recommendations for sustainable funding to assure a robust and responsive network of providers to meet the needs of DV survivors in Wisconsin. Committee Members Members represent a diverse group of people from around the state, council and non-council members alike. Current members include: Shannon Barry* Suzi Schoenhoft Dr. Abdul Shour* Katie Bement Jane Graham Jennings Cia Siab Pam Johnson Ann Kappauf Liz Marquardt Milly Gonzales Sue Sippel Barb Fischer Jaime Sathasivam Robin Scott Alexandra Stanley Tegan Swanson Antonia Norton *annotates council members Activities The Budget, Finance and Sustainability Committee has assisted in the research and development numerous council deliverables, including: Securing Adequate Funding for DV Services in WI (2024) Operating a Domestic Abuse Program: A Fair Minimum (2018) Why We Need a Fair Minimum (2018) 2026 Meetings and Materials The Budget, Finance and Sustainability Committee meets at least four times per year: February, April, June, and October. Additional meetings may be scheduled by the committee co-chairs. February 10, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Public Notice April 7, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. No information is available for this meeting yet. July 7, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. No information is available for this meeting yet. October 13, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. No information is available for this meeting yet. These dates may change due to unforeseen issues. All council meetings will be noticed at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting per Wis. Stat. § 19.84(3). To view meeting materials from prior years, please visit our archive page. Current Committee Workgroups Periodically, standing committees of the Governor’s Council may form workgroups to accomplish specific tasks. Workgroups meet at the discretion of the team to complete the assigned task. The workgroup facilitator reports back at the Committee level for support and guidance. Funding Formula Review Formed in 2026, this workgroup is tasked with reviewing and updating the funding formula used by DCF for procurement opportunities. Committee Members Shannon Barry* Suzi Schoenhoft Alexandra Stanley Andi Elliott Barb Fischer Cia Siab Ciara Perrizo Courtney Olson Darlene Masters Deb Lee Griselda Torres Jaime Sathasivam Jane Graham Jennings Jeni Haddad Katie Bement Kelly Moe Litke Kristin Welch Laura Giddley Linda Dunbar Mariana Rodriguez Marissa Heim Michelle Wink Mindy Lohoff Moriah Benzow Rachel Fernandez Renee Schulz Sue Sippel* Tegan Swanson Vina Xiong *annotates council members 2026 Meetings and Materials This workgroup meets as needed to complete the task assigned. Disclaimer about council content This content reflects the views and opinions of the council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DCF.
