Meet Our Board Members
The Gio’s Garden Governing Board is made up of 3–11 dedicated community leaders representing a diverse range of professional backgrounds and experiences. Board members make a three-year commitment to advancing the mission of Gio’s Garden by sharing their expertise, supporting fundraising initiatives, providing strategic leadership, and serving as ambassadors for the organization within the community.
Hilary Berning
Board President/Treasurer
Registered Nurse and Stay at Home Mom
Kristie Maurer
Vice President
Owner & Chief Strategist of Maurer’s Urban Market- Madison, WI
If you are interested in being considered to join Gio’s Governing Board, please contact Executive Director Geof Brown at geof@giosgarden.org to begin the application and consideration process.
Autumn Shaffer
Secretary
Co-Owner of Epic Painting & Exteriors-
Madison WI
Lea Culver
Board Member
Co-Founder of Culvers, Founder of Big Dreamers United
Kathy Pazak
Board Member
Retired Speech-Language Pathologist
Charlotte Deleste
Founder/Board Member
Co-Host of Magic 98’s “A New Day with Lanette and Charlotte” and Gio’s Mom
Marc McMert
Board Member
VP-Commericial Banking Officer with One Community Bank
Karin Prangley
Board Member
Managing Director & Wealth Planner at Brown Brothers Harriman & CO.
Chicago Il
Mashhura Murodillaeva
Board Member
Corporate Attorney
Julie Slattery
Board Member
Pediatric Palliative Care NP-UW Health
