Latino Needs Programming

Green County Latino Needs Programming in the UW-Extension office targets an underserved and growing segment of Green County’s population. This programming,…

  • identifies and partners with entities working with the Latino population,
  • identifies educational needs among Green County Latinos,
  • develops and implements education designed to raise awareness and understanding of Latino immigrants,
  • and develops and implements education targeting the needs of Green County Latinos

Latino Needs Programming in the Green County UW-Extension office is supported by:

  • Bridget Mouchon, Family Living Educator

Green County Latino Needs Advisory Committee

The committee began meeting in February 2005 to provide support to Green County Latino Needs Programming. Current committee members are:

  • Kent Anderson, Community Leader, New Glarus
  • Louis Aragon, Mexican Cheese Producers
  • Stephanie Call, Spanish Teacher, Albany School District
  • Pete Condon, Concerned Citizen, Brodhead
  • Ellen Hossman, Director, Literacy Council of Green County
  • Lindsay Hyland, Tutor, Literacy Council of Green County
  • Dolores Leibold, Interpreter at The Monroe Clinic
  • Fr. Mick Moon, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Brodhead
  • Carlos Olmedo, La Iguana Restaurant, Juda
  • Chris Wellington, Dean, Monroe Campus of Blackhawk Technical College
  • Kris Wisnefske, Parish Nurse Coordinator, The Monroe Clinic

If you are interested in serving on the advisory committee contact Bridget Mouchon.

Rural Immigration Summit

This Summit was a sucsess! Thanks to all those who attended the event!

Immigration is both a global and local issue.

Resources from the Green/Lafayette Rural Immigration Summit can be found at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/latino/general/RuralImmigrationSummits.cfm

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