Meet Our Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Amanda Didier, MS, CSW, is the founding Executive Director of Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center and has dedicated more than 28 years to serving children, families, and communities affected by abuse, neglect, and trauma.

Throughout her career, Amanda has worked across a broad range of child- and family-serving systems, including child protective services, juvenile justice, mental health, healthcare, victim advocacy, and child advocacy centers. Prior to becoming Executive Director of LRCAC, she served as a forensic interviewer at Milwaukee Child Advocacy Center, where she conducted interviews for local, state, and federal investigations, provided expert and fact testimony, mentored new interviewers, and delivered training and education to professionals and university students. Over the course of her career, she has completed more than 3,000 forensic interviews.

As a member of the founding team of Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center, Amanda helped transform a vision into a thriving regional organization serving children and families across Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc Counties. Under her leadership, LRCAC has expanded access to trauma-informed services, strengthened multidisciplinary partnerships, and become a trusted resource for children, families, and professional partners throughout the region.

Amanda is recognized for her ability to build meaningful partnerships, bring diverse stakeholders together around a shared mission, and advance community-driven solutions that improve outcomes for children and families. A committed public servant and civic leader, she is passionate about creating collaborative systems that promote healing, resilience, and hope. Her work continues to focus on ensuring that every child is heard, every family is supported, and every community is equipped to respond effectively to abuse and trauma.

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.

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 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 the 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 Supervisor at Lakeshore CAC, and she has conducted over 1,300 forensic interviews to date. Samantha is a member of the Wisconsin Forensic Guidelines (WI-FIG) training team and also serves as a peer review facilitator for statewide CAC Peer Review and Child Sex Trafficking Peer Review. In time away from work, Samantha enjoys visiting her cabin up north, spending time with her family, and trying new coffee shops. 

FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

Lynn Cook, MSW, CAPSW received her MSW and Certificate in Trauma Counseling at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 2008. Lynn is the Children’s Justice Act Program and Policy Analyst with the Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services where she is responsible for implementing statewide initiatives that improve the investigation, prosecution, and judicial handling of child abuse.  Prior to this position, Lynn worked as a Forensic Interviewer at the Milwaukee Child Advocacy Center of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.  She began her work in that capacity in July of 2015 and has conducted well over 2,300 forensic interviews of children and teens who have experienced or witnessed violence and child maltreatment.  She continues to conduct forensic interviews at Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center in Madison and Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in Saukville.

 In addition to her role as a contributor to the Wisconsin Forensic Interview Guidelines curriculum and faculty member for statewide training, Lynn conducts many other statewide and national trainings in areas specific to child abuse dynamics.  She is often called to testify as an expert witness in criminal trials in Milwaukee County and across the state. 

Prior to her work with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Lynn worked for over seven years as a Sensitive Crimes Victim Advocate in the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.  There she worked on hundreds of child sexual abuse from charging through sentencing.  She has also worked in the areas of child welfare and primary prevention education, and has instructed a course at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee on Criminal Violence.

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)!

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.

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.

FRONT DESK COORDINATOR

Nariah joined the Sheboygan LRCAC in May 2026 as the Front Desk Coordinator. Nariah graduated from Lakeland University in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and a minor in Diversity Studies. She is deeply passionate about mental health and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Nariah is now pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling as she is eager to expand her knowledge and skills to support individuals on their mental health journeys. Nariah has over 15 years of experience working with and supporting youth. Nariah has also worked in Mobile Crisis prior to her employment at LRCAC. Nariah believes in the power of listening, connection, and creating safe spaces for healing and growth. Outside of work and academics, Nariah finds comfort and relaxation in the simple joys of life. She enjoys binge-watching her favorite TV shows, and she often spends time by Lake Michigan – watching the water and listening to music, which brings her a sense of peace and reflection. She’s also a self-proclaimed foodie.

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.

PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Janna Hoppe, DNP, CPNP-PC, is a pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in the care of children who have been or are suspected to have been physically abused, sexually abused, neglected, drug endangered, and trafficked. Janna is currently employed by The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Wisconsin. She currently sees patients at the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center. Prior to her time with The Child Advocacy Team, she provided care to children from birth to 18 in a Primary Care setting. Including her time spent as a registered nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner, Janna has spent 23 years caring for children.