Meet the Staff
Jessica Luebbering
Executive Director
Since 2019, Jessica has proudly served as the Executive Director of Father Gene’s Help Center. She strongly believes in the transformative and empowering nature of clothing, that goes beyond its simple function as a covering for skin and protection from the elements. Dresses and skirts are Jessica’s favorite clothing items.
Theresa Liu
Marketing & Communications Director
Theresa comes to Father Gene's with more than 20 years of marketing and communications experience. Prior to joining Fr. Gene's Help Center, she served as Development Coordinator with the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province. She has experience in content development, public relations, social media, and fundraising. Theresa earned a bachelor's degree in English from Mount Mary University. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and traveling b
Peggy Pushkash
Client Shopping Associate
Peggy worked with our clients for nearly a year as a volunteer before becoming an "official" member of the FGHC team. Prior to joining FGHC, Peggy taught at elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, including Saint Sebastian and Blessed Savior (formerly Corpus Christi). Peggy and her husband, Mark, have been married 35 years and have three grown sons. The other member of their family is a British shorthair kitten named Honey. In her free time, Peggy enjoys reading, collecting old rosaries (more than 100!)., and sailing on
Lake Michigan.
Kassy Garcia
Client Associate
Kassy assists in the operations of the center, primarily helping to provide a high-quality shopping experience for our Spanish-speaking clients. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)). Kassy has six years of customer service experience, including an internship with the United Community Center. She is passionate about giving back to her community and helping individuals for which language is a barrier. She enjoys baking and trying new recipes.
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Board of Directors
2024
Patrick McGartland
President
Jim Wozniak
Vice-President
Brian Kennedy
Treasurer
Paul Christensen
Secretary
Sr. Jean Ellman, SSND
Fr. Tim Kitzke
Valencia Laws