Board of Directors

Lisa Heller

Board President

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration

Career: Master Scheduler, Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems

Who I Am: I am a local Oshkosh mom of an amazing three-year-old boy! I moved to town in 2016 and have made Oshkosh my home ever since. Now I'd love to help bring to our community an amazing place for kids to play and learn and do what kids do best - dream big!

Courtney Kitzrow

Board Secretary

Education: Bachelors of Science, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Pediatric/Pregnancy Certifications

Career: Chiropractor, Fletcher Chiropractic

Who I Am: I am a mother and pediatric chiropractor with an in depth understanding of what the developing brain requires to grow and thrive in their environment. I am honored to bring this skillset to the development of this new museum!

Patricia Konrad

Board Treasurer

Education: Associate Degree in Accounting

Career: Financial Administrator, WisconSibs & Owner of Konrad Virtual Bookkeeping

Who I Am: I am the proud grandmother of a 3-year-old Oshkosh kid and can't wait to bring a children's museum here to town where he can play and learn and continue to discover the big, amazing world around him!

Tina Fillmore

Board Vice President

Education: Bachelor of Education, Masters of Curriculum Development

Career: Owner, Cedar Yard Greetings

Who I Am: I am a wife and mother of 2 girls! We moved to Oshkosh in 2017 and have loved living here. I started my business in November 2020 and have enjoyed bringing the joy of celebrating in a unique way. I am happy to be helping bring joy to the community in another way by being part of building a great place for kids to explore, learn and have fun!

Connie Shaefer

Community Engagement Specialist

Education: Associate Degree in Marketing

Career: Retired, Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems

Who I Am: I am an instructor at Oshkosh United Martial Arts and a member of the Oshkosh Seniors Center. I have a 5-year-old granddaughter and am excited to work on this project because Oshkosh could really use a kids museum!

David Schrubbe

Exhibit Specialist

Education: MBA, Bachelor's in Computer Systems Management

Career: Technical Lead at PerByte, Owner of Bottle and Spool, Former Applications Architect at EAA

Who I Am: I am a longtime Oshkosh resident and father of four. I am passionate about creating engaging museum experiences for kids. During my 15 years at EAA, I designed, built, and maintained exhibits for the Aviation Museum, and I look forward to bringing that experience to the Oshkosh Kids Museum. I believe in the power of interactive learning and am excited to help create exhibits that inspire curiosity and play for children in our community.

Rebecca Graf

Director of Art

Career: Owner, Fire Escape

Who I Am: Rebecca is a dynamic entrepreneur and creative force who has owned and operated her own DIY Art Studio for over a decade, now managing four successful businesses. With a rich and professional background, she brings unmatched versatility and drive to all she does. Rebecca is inspired by her community and finds passion in children's education, family well-being, and artistic freedom. She finds joy in the laughter of families, the tiny handprints of babies, and the safe space she's created for self-expression. Passionate about children’s education, family well-being, fighting hunger, and supporting artistic expression, Rebecca continues to use her talents to uplift her community.

Paul Boeder

General Member

Career: Physician, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Education: UW Madison - Biochemistry, Medical College of Wisconsin

Who I Am: I raised my four children in Oshkosh, and joined the Oshkosh Kids Museum launch project after taking many of my six Oshkosh grandchildren to various regional children's museums, seeing a need for a children's museum for Oshkosh and its surrounding communities. I am honored to be able to help work with Lisa and her team to create an amazing learning and entertaining children's experience for generations to come.

Lexie Hegner

General Member

Career: Co-Owner and Managing Member, Oshkosh Tent and Awning

Who I Am: I was born and raised in Oshkosh and proudly called it home my entire life until recently. Even now, I remain an active part of the community and spend time in Oshkosh every day. As both a mom and an aunt, I’m deeply passionate about creating more opportunities for children in our city. I’m truly excited to be part of this wonderful initiative to bring a safe, welcoming space to Oshkosh where kids can learn, grow, and play!