Board of Directors
Lisa Heller
Board President
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration
Career: Master Scheduler, Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems
Who I Am: I am a local Oshkosh mom of an amazing four-year-old boy! I moved to town in 2016 and have made Oshkosh my home ever since. Now I'd love to help bring to our community an amazing place for kids to play and learn and do what kids do best - dream big!
Courtney Kitzrow
Board Secretary
Education: Bachelors of Science, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Pediatric/Pregnancy Certifications
Career: Chiropractor, Fletcher Chiropractic
Who I Am: I am a mother and pediatric chiropractor with an in depth understanding of what the developing brain requires to grow and thrive in their environment. I am honored to bring this skillset to the development of this new museum!
Patricia Konrad
Board Treasurer
Education: Associate Degree in Accounting
Career: Financial Administrator, WisconSibs & Owner of Konrad Virtual Bookkeeping
Who I Am: I am the proud grandmother of a 3-year-old Oshkosh kid and can't wait to bring a children's museum here to town where he can play and learn and continue to discover the big, amazing world around him!
Tina Fillmore
Board Vice President
Education: Bachelor of Education, Masters of Curriculum Development
Career: Owner, Cedar Yard Greetings
Who I Am: I am a wife and mother of 2 girls! We moved to Oshkosh in 2017 and have loved living here. I started my business in November 2020 and have enjoyed bringing the joy of celebrating in a unique way. I am happy to be helping bring joy to the community in another way by being part of building a great place for kids to explore, learn and have fun!
Connie Shaefer
Community Engagement Specialist
Education: Associate Degree in Marketing
Career: Retired, Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems
Who I Am: I am an instructor at Oshkosh United Martial Arts and a member of the Oshkosh Seniors Center. I have a 5-year-old granddaughter and am excited to work on this project because Oshkosh could really use a kids museum!
David Schrubbe
Exhibit Specialist
Education: MBA, Bachelor's in Computer Systems Management
Career: Technical Lead at PerByte, Owner of Bottle and Spool, Former Applications Architect at EAA
Who I Am: I am a longtime Oshkosh resident and father of four. I am passionate about creating engaging museum experiences for kids. During my 15 years at EAA, I designed, built, and maintained exhibits for the Aviation Museum, and I look forward to bringing that experience to the Oshkosh Kids Museum. I believe in the power of interactive learning and am excited to help create exhibits that inspire curiosity and play for children in our community.
Rebecca Graf
Director of Art
Career: Owner, Fire Escape
Who I Am: Rebecca is a dynamic entrepreneur and creative force who has owned and operated her own DIY Art Studio for over a decade, now managing four successful businesses. With a rich and professional background, she brings unmatched versatility and drive to all she does. Rebecca is inspired by her community and finds passion in children's education, family well-being, and artistic freedom. She finds joy in the laughter of families, the tiny handprints of babies, and the safe space she's created for self-expression. Passionate about children’s education, family well-being, fighting hunger, and supporting artistic expression, Rebecca continues to use her talents to uplift her community.
Paul Boeder
General Member
Career: Physician, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Education: UW Madison - Biochemistry, Medical College of Wisconsin
Who I Am: I raised my four children in Oshkosh, and joined the Oshkosh Kids Museum launch project after taking many of my six Oshkosh grandchildren to various regional children's museums, seeing a need for a children's museum for Oshkosh and its surrounding communities. I am honored to be able to help work with Lisa and her team to create an amazing learning and entertaining children's experience for generations to come.
Lexie Hegner
General Member
Career: Co-Owner and Managing Member, Oshkosh Tent and Awning
Who I Am: I was born and raised in Oshkosh and proudly called it home my entire life until recently. Even now, I remain an active part of the community and spend time in Oshkosh every day. As both a mom and an aunt, I’m deeply passionate about creating more opportunities for children in our city. I’m truly excited to be part of this wonderful initiative to bring a safe, welcoming space to Oshkosh where kids can learn, grow, and play!
Sophia Schneider
Launch Committee Member
Who I Am: Sophia Schneider is pursuing a bachelor's in education with a certificate in Adventure Education and Outdoor Pursuits. Sophia is the President of ArtsCore Student Organization at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, which prepares teachers to integrate the arts into all subjects. Sophia is passionate about the potential of learning through play for all ages.
Jane Eichhorn
General Member
Education: Bachelors in Education, Masters in Literacy Instruction
Career: Third grade teacher, Literacy Resource Teacher
Who I Am: I am a retired teacher, having spent the last 28 years of my career teaching in the Oshkosh Area School District. My husband and I raised our three children in Oshkosh. I'm now the proud grandmother of nine grandkids! I'm excited about the First of the Month Free Books program where we will be giving books to children to read and keep in order to expand their home libraries. I know that the more we get the word out, the sooner this project will become a reality for the deserving families of Oshkosh! I'm privileged to be a part of something that will continue to grow for years!
Cynthia Yoblonski Hunt
Launch Committee Member
Education: UWO Alumni, Bachelor of Business Administration
Career: Retired. Previously: Non-profit work at EAA and the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh
Who I Am: I am a mother of 2, grandmother of 3, and have been married for 46 years to Steve. I'm a long-time resident of Oshkosh, WI and involved in many community activities and events. I'm always drawn toward programs that benefit children including anti bullying scarf program through First Congregational Church. I'm excited to help in any way to see a safe place for kids to learn, grow and play.