My name is Jane Berg. I have been a dedicated member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church since 1983. Over the years, I have served on several church boards and committees, taking on various roles to support our community. Currently, I chair the Personnel Committee, the Endowment Committee, and the Joyful Hearts Learning Center Board of Directors. Additionally, I was part of the committee responsible for establishing the new childcare ministry within our church. I hold a business degree from UW-Whitewater and have completed graduate studies in the Industrial and Labor Relations program at UW-Milwaukee. Before retiring, I enjoyed a fulfilling 38-year career in Human Resources. My husband, Peter, and I have lived on his family farm throughout our marriage. We raised four wonderful sons: two reside in Lake Mills, one lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and one is in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We are also proud grandparents to three grandsons in Cheyenne. Of course, our family would not be complete without Molly, our American Cocker Spaniel, who insists on always being by my side. Whenever I find some spare time, I enjoy gardening, biking, camping, traveling, sewing, and quilting. I am also looking forward to taking a few photography classes in the near future.

I have been a member of Lake Mills Moravian church for 50 years. I have been a Sunday School teacher 2 separate times over those 50 years. I have served on numerous Church Boards also . Bob and I renewed our vows in 2014 on our 40 year anniversary in this church. I taught in the Lake Mills School District for 34 years. I am also on the Board of Directors for Joyful Hearts Learning Center.

My name is Nancy (Nan) Nelson. My husband, Rev. Bruce Nelson, and I came to the Lake Mills Moravian Church in 2007 to serve the congregation. We remained members after Bruce was elected to the administrative position of District President. Over the years I have been actively involved in many of the church’s ministries. Currently, I serve on the Board of Trustees, Stewardship/Outreach Committee, and Joyful Hearts Learning Center Board of Directors. In 2024, I retired from Fort HealthCare where I worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and served as the Manager of Laboratory Services. We have 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren who fill my life with joy and remind me every day how good God is to me. I am so grateful for the Moravian Church and Lake Mills Community and am honored to be a part of the Joyful Hearts Learning Center mission.

My name is Dina Sobek. I am excited to be a part of the Joyful Hearts Board of Directors. I have a passion for children and their learning. I have been a Special Education Para-educator for 21 years and currently work for the Lake Mills Elementary School. It fills my heart to see children happy and filled with Joy!

My name is Mackenzie, I was pulled into the initial brainstorming/planning of the childcare center by Dina, as we knew each other as co-workers at Lake Mills Elementary School. I was brought onto this project while I was attending college for early childhood education. Most of my 8+ years of work experience is in special education/disability care. However, I also have childcare experience from my roles as a lead teacher and as a childcare district leader where I oversaw 2 childcare centers. Im currently an executive director for a new home care company that provides support and services to children with differing abilities. I am excited that Joyful Hearts Learning Center is officially open to welcome families and provide high quality, affordable childcare to our community. Outside of work and volunteering for JHLC, I enjoy traveling, boating, utving, and most importantly spending time with friends/family.

As an active member of our community, I know that quality child care is essential. Though I am technically "retired", I currently sit on the Board of Directors for The Rock Lake Activity Center, have held a number of volunteer positions at the LM Moravian Church and have an extensive business background. I believe that quality, caring child care can set a child up for success and that is why I agreed to sit on the Board of Directors for JHLC.

My name is Joanna (Jo) Stokes. I was raised in the Lake Mills Moravian Church, following in the footsteps of my parents and grandparents as a lifelong member. My deep-rooted connection to the church has played a significant role throughout my life. As an adult I have served as an Elder for three terms, a board member for Marquart Manor, a member and most recently president of the senior choir, and as a registered nurse at Camp Winmor for several years. Currently, I am a board member for Joyful Hearts Learning Center and part of the committee responsible for developing the Joyful Hearts ministry in our church. I am a registered nurse, now retired, with a career spanning 25 years in hospital nursing and 28 years as a medical consultant with an insurance company. I am proud to have two grown children. My son is an attorney, and my daughter holds a master’s degree in conservation and sustainability, focusing her career on the sustainability of our water and land resources. I am also blessed with three wonderful grandchildren. As an avid animal lover, I have been involved in animal rescue for 20 years. I am currently the proud mama of two dogs, two cats, and two horses.