Board Member Bios
Barb Feeney, President, is a relative newcomer to leadership in the LWVDC, starting out as Voter Service Director in 2020 and moving to the president’s role in 2022. She spent much of her career doing policy and project management work with the State of Wisconsin. Though she describes herself as an introvert, she is a big believer in the power of human connection when it comes to “empowering voters and defending democracy.” Travel to new places, hiking, hanging out in Door County, spending time with grandchildren and volunteer work keep her calendar full.
Lili Crane is the perfect fit in her role as Vice President, leading governance work for LWVDC. Her career as an government attorney has prepared her well for tending to the details of bylaws and policy work. She has 15 years of experience as a trial attorney and over 15 years of experience drafting and reviewing policies, procedures in the areas of employment, privacy, security and entity by-laws and legislative proposals. Traveling, hiking, gardening and knitting fill up her spare time.
Julie Allen gained an appreciation for the importance of voting from her dad. She became a member of the Finance Committee in 2020 and is now the Treasurer. Julie started her career in public accounting, primarily focusing on small business accounting and taxation. Before retiring in 2019, she worked in the capacity of Finance Director/CFO for two nonprofit organizations, the World Council of Credit Unions and Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing and puttering in the yard.
Amber Rottier joined LWVDC in 2020 and served on the LWVDC Board as the Director of Member Service from 2021 to 2022. She left to have a baby and then delighted all by agreeing to return in the role of Secretary. In addition to being a new mom, Amber works full time as a project manager working with clinical research trial software. She loves boating, reading and traveling!
A native of Wisconsin, Sue Jennik returned after spending several decades working in New York City as a labor attorney. As Director of Program and Advocacy, Sue and her team provide dynamic and timely programs on the issues of the day for our members and also the general public. She also chairs the Legislative Committee for the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. In her down time, Sue spends time with her son and his family and enjoys knitting and hiking. Personal mantra: “Always look on the bright side of life,” as sung in Spamalot.
Jill Jokela leads the Fund Development team to keep the lights on at LWVDC and bring in the resources we need to fulfill our mission. A career spent as an IT manager gave her a knack for systems thinking, an asset for the Rube Goldberg machine known as LWVDC. Jill shares her talents as a volunteer with several organizations in the Madison area, and still finds time to visit her adult children in Colorado, and enjoy outdoor pastimes.
Beth Fultz started her leadership role with LWVDC by heading up outreach on the UW campus in 2021 and now leads the mammoth voter outreach arm of LWVDC as Director of Voter Service. Her career experience in strategic communications at UW Health prepared her well for this critically important role. In her spare time, Beth paints and sells her art work. She believes democracy is a team sport and works best when everyone gets involved.