Community Development in Waupaca County
Amy Ebert, Extension Waupaca County’s Community Development Educator, helps Waupaca County organizations and communities find direction, build leadership, and work together towards shared goals.
Leadership transitions, unclear direction, communication breakdowns, or simply growing faster than your structure can handle are common challenges, and they get in the way of the real mission. Amy works alongside nonprofits, local governments, and community groups across Waupaca County to help them work through those moments so they can focus on what they’re here to do and where they want to go.
How Amy Works With You
Amy’s role is to help your organization think more clearly, weigh your options, and move forward with confidence. The direction is always yours to own. Amy’s program focus is Organizational & Leadership Development. She brings research-based tools, facilitation skills, and practical experience to help groups do their best work. Since this work is part of UW-Madison Extension’s educational mission, the majority of services and workshops are free to Waupaca County organizations.
Services & Workshops
Connect with Amy
If you have a specific project in mind, want to talk through a challenge, or just need resources, Amy would love to hear from you.
Phone: 715-258-6227
Email: amy.ebert@wisc.edu
Looking for Something Else?
Amy can also connect Waupaca County organizations to statewide Extension expertise in areas like:
Organizational & Leadership Development
The Organizational & Leadership Development program offers research, learning opportunities, and practical tools to help people and organizations work together and make a positive difference in Wisconsin communities.
Center for Cooperatives
The University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives (UWCC) is a trusted, neutral source on cooperative businesses. They use research, education, and outreach to support cooperatives and help people understand how they work.
Community Economic Development
Community Economic Development is a community‑led approach to improving local economic well‑being and quality of life. It brings together economic and community development by building local strengths, respecting people and place, and focusing on long‑term well‑being, not just growth.
Community Food Systems
Community food systems connect how food is grown, processed, shared, eaten, and disposed of in ways that reflect local culture and strengthen environmental, economic, and community health. They support local producers, organizations, governments, and residents while creating more transparent, place‑based alternatives to the industrial food system that value fairness and resilience.
Local Government Education
Local Government Education supports Wisconsin’s local officials by providing clear, practical education and research to help them understand their roles, stay current on issues, and meet legal requirements. Programs are offered through workshops, online learning, videos, and cohort‑based programs to strengthen local leadership and decision‑making.