Our Team

Meet the Staff

PAVE operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with a deeply dedicated team. Each person plays an important role in supporting survivors and advancing PAVE's mission.

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Shelter & Crisis Advocacy Team

Our dedicated Shelter and Crisis Advocacy Team provides support, options counseling, and emergency services to victims and survivors in Dodge County 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. They are here to answer questions, provide support, and be a listening ear.

Tammy Eilbes

My name is Tammy Eilbes and I am the Program Support Manager at PAVE. I was born and raised in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and I’m proud to be able to give back to the community that has always been home to me. I hold two Associate degrees, one as a Technical Support Specialist and another as an Administrative Assistant. My professional background includes more than 12 years working in a school district setting, experience as a caregiver, and three years working in the nonprofit field.

Being part of PAVE gives me the opportunity to do something that is very important to me; helping others. I have always had a heart for people and find it incredibly rewarding to support individuals and families in our community when they need it most.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and friends, and I enjoy every chance I get to spend time with my three kids when they aren’t busy with school or sports. Our family also includes two dogs and three cats, so there is never a dull moment at home! We also love to travel and make new memories together whenever we get the opportunity.

Program Lead Victim Advocates

Our team of leads all have something in common: a deep passion for helping others.

Cody

My name is Cody and I am the Lead Survivor Advocate with special focus for underserved populations at PAVE.

I was born and raised in Virginia and came to Wisconsin in 2022. My wife and I are enjoying raising our child in the Midwest.

PAVE is a great way for me to give back to the community.

I obtained my degree in 2012 in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Behavioral Psychology and worked for several years as a Campus Officer. I have also been a caregiver, an ordained minister, and Mixologist. In my free time my hobbies consist of Competitive Archery, Mixology, and learning new musical instruments.

I am very honored to be a part of PAVE and the services we provide to the community. I am passionate about helping those in need to create a better future for themselves and their loved ones.

Alex

Hi, my name is Alejandro and I am PAVE's Lead Survivor Advocate focusing on youth advocacy. I am a first generation Mexican-American and I am the oldest of two siblings. My wife and I recently welcomed our first child. We also have three amazing pets: two bearded dragons named Tiko and Emee, and an English cream golden retriever named Myla. I love spending time with my family and our extended families.

I am a graduate of the University of Green Bay-Wisconsin. I have a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development. I have worked as a behavioral therapist, a teacher's assistant, and an ELL teacher before joining PAVE. I feel extremely privileged to be able to work with our community through PAVE.

Hola, me llamo Alejandro Martinez y soy el Defensor de Ninos y Adolescentes de PAVE. Soy mexicano-estadounidense de primera generacion y soy el mayor de dos hermanos. Recientemente me case con mi esposa y tenemos tres mascotas increibles: dos dragones barbudos que se llaman Tiko y Emee, y una golden retriever que se llama Myla. Me encanta pasar tiempo con mi esposa y nuestras familias.

Soy graduado de la Universidad de Green Bay-Wisconsin. Soy licenciado en Psicologia con enfasis en Desarrollo Infantil. Trabaje como terapeuta conductual, asistente de maestro y maestro de ELL antes de unirme a PAVE. Me siento muy privilegiado de poder trabajar con nuestra comunidad a traves de PAVE.

Marissa

Hi, my name is Marissa and I am the Housing Manager here at PAVE. In my free time you will find me at the gym, reading, traveling or baking. I am currently enrolled at Moraine Park Technical College to obtain my associates degree in business management. I hope to pursue my bachelor's degree after.

My biggest hope is to be in a career where I can make a difference in people's lives. I have always been a very empathetic person and try my best to be a shoulder to lean on.

I believe in PAVE's mission and I hope to help make an impact on the community.

Executive Team

Emily Shier

eshier@pavedc.org

I began as PAVE's Executive Director in 2022. My role is to work with our Board of Directors to maintain PAVE's meaningful mission and facilitate all operations. I do this by leading a great team of advocates who assist survivors in finding ways to cope, heal, and move toward healthy relationships.

I have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in education. My professional background is in women's health and community-based education. I am the proud parent of my five children and several adored foster children.

In my free time, I enjoy live music and theater, reading, traveling, and chasing sunshine!

Angela Rheingans

arheingans@pavedc.org

I've worked with PAVE since early 2023. First as a child and teen advocate, and then in my current position as associate director.

My employment and education journey has given me experiences working with children participating in the treatment foster care program in the state of Wisconsin, children currently living in third world countries, and with families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programming. I've also worked on mission trips and for private family foundations.

For fun, I love to travel and I like to play games: board games, video games, card games, and more. My current childhood movie favorite is The Goonies.

Board

Board of Directors

PAVE's Board of Directors is an important part of the organization's leadership.

Our Board of Directors is an important part of our Agency Director Team. Everyone on the Board volunteers their time for the good of the agency.

If you need to contact our Board of Directors, please send a letter to:

Attention PAVE Board President

P.O. Box 561

Beaver Dam WI 53916