our board OF DIRECTORS

rev. robert fleischmann

founder, national director of clr

I have been the National Director of Christian Life Resources since 1988. I recently completed 5.5 years as the part-time Administrative Pastor at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Slinger, WI. I am an adjunct instructor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and teach an online master's certificate course at Concordia University on Bioethics and Biotechnology. I speak throughout North America on the Biblical approach to various life and family issues and counsel people with God’s Word in correct decision-making.

pastor christian marquardt

spiritual advisor, pastor

I’m the pastor at St. James Lutheran Church. I agreed to serve on the New Beginnings board because I had the time to serve and because I think it’s an important ministry effort in our city. It’s one thing to say that you’re pro-life and hate abortion, but it’s another thing to make an effort to continue to support women in need when they have infant children.

Joann Gromowski

board president, attorney

 I am an attorney at Gromowski Law Firm. Being a single mother myself I know some of the difficulties these women are going through and I want to assist them and New Beginnings any way that I can.  It is difficult being a parent in any circumstance, but when you don't have the resources or a spouse it makes being a parent a 100 times more difficult.  New Beginnings can provide the support, finances, and education to make these women stronger parents and a role model for their children.  But most importantly, New Beginnings teaches these women and their children about Christ and God's love.  I love knowing that I can be a part of all what New Beginnings offer!

Dee Dee mackie

Vice President, professor

I am a Professor and Practicum Coordinator at Wisconsin Lutheran College Human Social Services. I am honored to be part of New Beginnings and a member of their Board of Directors.  I was drawn to this particular agency because New Beginnings gives new mothers a safe place to live while being given the opportunity to learn about Jesus.  

Christine Plough

treasurer, amazon associate

I currently work at Amazon as a Fulfillment Associate. I became a board member shortly after New Beginnings relocated to the Milwaukee area.  It is a pleasure to be involved in an organization that assists, supports and mentors women during this time of their lives. By providing  a safe environment that offers spiritual guidance along with education opportunities, parenting skills, financial skills and much more; these women are learning skills that will guide them through life. 

Samantha haynes

Member, Education major & Childcare aid

I am currently an Education major at UW Oshkosh and work part-time as a child care aid. I started on the board in 2018 after I initially started volunteering with New Beginnings. Being raised by a single mother I was drawn to New Beginnings and I love the fact I get to share God’s word with those in need.

​liz jensen

​ member, production supervisor

I am a Production Supervisor at Hillrom which manufactures heart monitoring equipment. I agreed to serve on the New Beginnings board after I volunteered here for a while and wanted to help in the efforts of sharing the gospel message to those in need in our community.