JENNIFER EASTMAN, PRESIDENT

Jennifer Eastman is President & Eldercare Advisor with Assisted Living Locators of Southeastern Wisconsin. She is a proven business executive and natural entrepreneur with over 20 years of success. She takes pride in serving as a trusted, transparent communicator, approaching challenges with openness and positive energy. Jennifer uses her passion and experience to help seniors and their families navigate thru the often confusing and overwhelming process of finding senior care. As a leader, Jennifer’s focus is on building relationships. Other strengths of Jennifer’s include the ability to combine a strategic vision with solid project management skills and innovative, collaborative problem-solving.

This is also true of her active community involvement including leadership on non-profit boards; she is passionate about working together to make our world a better place for all. She also enjoys spending time with her family, travel, and is on a mission to do at least one hard thing each day.

JESSICA SAFRANSKY SCHACHT, PRESIDENT ELECT

Jessica Safransky Schacht serves as the chief operating officer at United Way of Racine County (UWRC) in Racine, Wisconsin. She has been with the organization professionally for 16 years, but her connection to United Way began in the mid-1990s when she volunteered for a youth-as-grant makers program that received United Way funding. In 2007, she was hired to transition that same program from a funded partner to a United Way initiative. Since then, Jessica has held a number of roles within the organization and has contributed to the growth and development of UWRC’s impact programs and initiatives, community investment process, and strategic volunteer engagement opportunities. In her current role, she oversees the day-to-day work of the organization. She is committed to using data to reveal inequities and drive continuous improvement.

Jessica is a proud graduate of Racine Unified School District and Carthage College. She lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband Wayne and their children, Mason and Olivia. She serves as the treasurer of the Gilmore Fine Arts PTA and volunteers with UWRC's VITA program each tax season. A true Wisconsinite, Jessica loves family, cheese, the Milwaukee Brewers, and live music-especially the Dave Matthews Band. 

SHARON JOHNSON, TREASURER

She serves as an Ex-Officio member of the Gateway Technical College Foundation’s Board and she also volunteers with United Way of Racine County as a member of the Community Investment Financial Team.

Sharon enjoys serving on initiatives that add value to her community and have a positive impact on those most in need. She has a passion for helping others achieve a better quality of life.

LYNDA KNUTSON, SECRETARY

Lynda received her undergrad degree is sports and fitness management from UW Parkside.  With 29 years in the fitness industry Lynda has been an instructor, personal trainer, fitness director and center director. She is now owner of LyndaFit.  Her current clientele includes cancer patients and survivors, Parkinson’s patients, and people who just want to live a healthier life, but can’t seem to find the time.  She empowers clients to be as healthy and strong as they can be so they can live life abundantly. 

JEN LAFFIN, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Jen Laffin is the founder of Goal Getter Solutions where she serves as a Success Mentor to help small business owners step out of their self-doubt and into their big goals. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Jen taught 4th grade in Lake Geneva for nine years where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2012. She holds a BA from Carthage College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Cardinal Stritch University. Jen is a soon-to-be published author and enjoys connecting with other professional women in the area.

KILA MARTINEZ, COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

Kila Martinez is the owner and founder of KAHM Consulting, LLC, bringing over 20 years of experience in building and developing processes and teams. With a robust background in HR, recruiting, onboarding, talent and process/content development, Kila combines her expertise with a genuine passion for people to deliver top-tier advisory and consulting services. Under her leadership, KAHM Consulting, LLC stands out as a beacon of industry expertise, dedicated to fostering productive, passionate, and successful teams.

Kila is a Certified Professional in Training Management and holds a Master of Science in Leadership Development. Her commitment to excellence is matched by her enthusiasm for meeting new people and finding ways to elevate others in her community and beyond. Whether advising clients or consulting on best practices, Kila's approach is always centered on empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their highest potential.  When she is not working on building relationships, Kila enjoys spending time with family, golfing, and reading.