The AACA board comes directly for the la Crosse community and are driven to create a lasting resouce. A resource that promotes a positive change in living conditions for the people who live in the area who need it the most.

Fulfilling basic needs of individuals and empowering acts of kindness that will strengthen the community as a whole.

AACA Board Members

AACA is fortunate to find diligent people who are willing to give their time and commitment to help make this organization a success. These loyalty individuals has taken on the responsibility to govern AACA organization in which, all final decision-making pertaining business matters will come from the Board of Directors. Each member of the board was chosen by AACA President who worked hard to convince them to by-in AACA mission statement.

Board of directors meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Spirituality Center 920 Market Street, Room 138 La Crose Wisconsin

Bernard Black - Western Technical College, Multicultural Student Advisor

Chris Magnuson - Work Development, Employment Coordinator

Sandra Proksch-Troope - Bank Manager, Associated Bank

Sean Bedard-Parker - Dean of Faculty, Globe University

Peter Brisbane - UWL Student

Myron Daubert - Workforce Development, Career Counseling Professional

Tanjya Thomas - Scentsy, Independent Consultant

Marcus Young - Community Leader, La Crosse, WI

AACA Executive Committee

Bernard Black, President

John Willis Vice, Vice-President

Howard Mathews, Treasurer

Michelle Susag, Vice-Treasurer

Valerie Middlebrook, Secretary

Executive committee meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Spirituality Center 920 Market Street, Room 138, La Crose Wisconsin, This meeting is open to the public.

AACA Sub-Committees: Chairperson

AACA will have an operational function internal and external that will respond to the pubic need. In compliance with the purpose of AACA, each committee will select their own Chairperson and co-chairperson. In addition, each committee must present an oral report at the Executive committee monthly meetings. All members are encouraged to join any sub-committee where they can contribute in ways, which will help AACA grow.

Calvin Wright - Event Coordinator

Leona Bournes - Education

Angie Gomez - Social

Greg Hamilton - Bylaws

Vacant - Fundraising