Meet Our Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Didier has dedicated her career to serving children and families affected by abuse and neglect. Her twenty-five career has included roles in a variety of settings including respite group homes, youth justice, child protective services, law enforcement centers, individual and group therapy clinics, runaway shelters, healthcare including with sexual assault nurse examiners, and child advocacy centers. In her previous position as forensic interviewer at the Milwaukee Child Advocacy Center, she completed interviews for local, state, and federal investigators; facilitated peer reviews; mentored new interviewers; provided both expert and fact testimony; offered guest lectures and trainings at universities and for professional groups and agencies; and provided advocacy to children and families. Ms. Didier has completed over 3000 interviews and continues her commitment to advocating for the disenfranchised, the marginalized, and the unheard.

As a member of the founding team of the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center, Ms. Didier has taken on the role of executive director. In this position she has the responsibilities of chief executive and chief financial officer, as well as supervision of staff for both a primary stand-alone center in Saukville, as well as a satellite location in Sheboygan. Ms. Didier has dedicated her career, her heart, and her life to promoting health and resilience for children throughout their lives.

FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

Cathy joined Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in November of 2022 as a Forensic Interviewer. She comes with a decade of advocacy work around responding to sexual violence. Cathy represents Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center on the Sheboygan County Human Trafficking Task Force (SCHTTF) and is a member on the Manitowoc and Sheboygan Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART).

Cathy graduated in 2013 with a bachelor’s in psychology from Lawrence University and later earned her master’s in public administration with a non-profit emphasis from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.

Cathy is honored to be a part of the LRCAC team who continues to work to provide a space for kids, teens, and vulnerable adults to tell their stories.

FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

Kim has been working with victims of crime for over 15 years in various roles and capacities. Kim developed her passion for advocating for victims of crime while attending the University of WI- Green Bay where she received her Bachelor of Arts. She double-majored in Political Science and Social Change and Development with an emphasis in Law & Justice Studies, and also minored in Sociology. Following her undergraduate education, Kim received her Law Enforcement Certification from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Her Criminal Justice experience includes patrol, jail, and dispatch. Kim has years of advocacy experience and worked in Child Protection Services prior to becoming a Forensic Interviewer at Lakeshore CAC in June of 2023. Kim is passionate about education and is currently an Adjunct Instructor at NWTC. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family (human, fur, and feathers alike), judging dance, and traveling.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Courtenay has worked with children of all abilities, vulnerable populations, and their families her entire career. She has a bachelor’s degree in health services administration, which she has utilized in a variety of settings in including skilled nursing, Autism services, childcare, county human services, and now in child advocacy. Prior to joining the team at Lakeshore CAC in 2020, Courtenay was a Family Support Woker for Human Services. Courtenay has also held the roles of a preschool teacher and Autism behavioral treatment technician. Courtenay strives to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for all children who visit Lakeshore CAC. Outside of work, Courtenay enjoys spending time with her family, and collecting houseplants.

ADVOCATE / MDT COORDINATOR

I joined the Sheboygan LRCAC as the Advocate/MDT Coordinator in 2024. My goal is to empower the children we serve by helping them to recognize their inherent worth and value, while ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the CAC process and beyond. I hold a degree in Criminal Justice and bring over a decade of experience as a police officer. Before joining the LRCAC, I spent three years as a victim advocate, specializing in youth and family services. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, daughter, and our dog, as well as watching documentaries, movies, and exploring the outdoors.

FORENSIC INTERVIEW PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Samantha has been working in the child maltreatment field for over 10 years. Samantha obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double-major in Social Work and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. She went on to obtain her Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis in Children, Youth, and Families from University of Wisconsin- Madison. Samantha has experience as a dedicated forensic interviewer, child advocacy center manager, and Initial Assessment with Child Protective Services. Samantha currently serves as the Forensic Interview Program Manager and she has conducted over 1,300 forensic interviews to date. Samantha is a member of the Wisconsin Forensic Interview Guidelines (WI-FIG) training team and also serves as the Training and Membership Engagement Coordinator for Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin. In time away from work Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, trying to keep her garden alive, and traveling to new places. 

ADVOCATE / MDT COORDINATOR

Georgia joined the Lakeshore Regional CAC in January of 2025 as the advocate/ MDT coordinator for the Saukville location. Prior to her employment at the LRCAC, Georgia was employed at the Ozaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office as a Deputy Medical Examiner. Georgia is also a licensed private detective in the state of Wisconsin.

Georgia obtained her bachelor’s degree in forensic science with a minor in criminal justice from UW-Platteville in December 2021. Currently, Georgia is finishing up her master’s program at Concordia University- Wisconsin where she will graduate with her Master of Social Work in May 2026. Since interning at the LRCAC from Fall 2023-Spring 2024, Georgia realized that she had a passion for working with the children and families of her communities. She also enjoys working with the multi-disciplinary team.

In her free time, Georgia enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She is also an avid reader and baker (specializing in sourdough bread and fun cakes)!

FRONT DESK COORDINATOR

I'm Lina Warrens, and I was born and raised in Sheboygan. I graduated from Lakeshore Technical College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. I started my Law Enforcement career in 2017, working for the Sheboygan Police Department and Cascade Police Department. I started working at the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in March of 2025. I have a passion for working with children, as this type of work hits home for me. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching/playing sports, and being outside. 

SHEBOYGAN CAC MANAGER

Beth joined the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in March of 2025 as the Manager of the Sheboygan center. Beth double majored in Psychology and Human Development for her undergraduate from UW-Green Bay. She also has a master's degree in Community Counseling from Lakeland University. She obtained her Social Worker certification in December of 2020. Beth has worked in the field of abuse and trauma for the past 13 years. Beth has worked closely with the CAC in different capacities since 2015 and knew that joining the agency was the best move for her future. 

FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

Rachel joined Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in June 2025. Rachel is dedicated to advocating for victims of crime and underserved communities. This dedication formed during the time she spent at the completing her Bachelor of Arts at the University of WI – Madison and is a proud Badger Alumna. Rachel received a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice and completed a certificate in Legal Studies. Rachel has worked in a variety of roles in the field, including Child Protection and Mental Health Crisis, prior to joining Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center. Rachel is proud to be a part of the LRCAC team and to serve the surrounding communities in this capacity.