August 16, 2023 – West Bend, WI – The Board of Directors at local nonprofit organization, Casa Guadalupe announced today that Executive Director, Noelle Braun will be stepping down after 11 years of service.
Her last day will be September 1, 2023. Braun’s tenure at Casa has been one of great success and growth. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded program offerings, created new community events, ensured the continued financial success of the organization, and established Casa as a go-to resource for the area’s Hispanic community.
“We have been consistently impressed with Noelle’s vision for Casa,” says Kevin Rodriguez, President of the Board of Directors at Casa Guadalupe. “While we are sad to see her go, we’re excited to see Noelle succeed in her future endeavors.”
Casa Guadalupe is actively hiring for a new Executive Director, along with three other full and part-time staff positions. Interested parties can find the job descriptions and applications on Casa’s website. Braun’s departure kicks-off an exciting season of change at Casa Guadalupe, with anticipated announcements in 2024 surrounding their largest annual event, Fiesta Latina.
Casa’s events and programs for the remainder of the year will continue as planned. The Board of Directors welcomes the community to attend the second annual Noche de Baile: Dream to Succeed Scholarship Fundraiser. This formal dinner event takes place at the Washington County Fair Park on Friday, October 13. Tickets can be found on their website (casaguadalupeonline.org), or at the door.
This is the first portion of a story. Braun will be landing as the new executive director of another organization in West Bend, Wi. That update will be posted shortly.
About Casa Guadalupe: Through a combination of education and social services, Casa Guadalupe Education Center works to empower Washington County’s Hispanic & Spanish-speaking community to live independent, successful lives, to build strong families and establish meaningful connections within their greater neighborhood. Equipped with a bilingual and multicultural staff and volunteers, Casa Guadalupe Education Center remains a dedicated community outreach facility and a culturally appropriate site for both Hispanics and non-Hispanics to join together to celebrate and share in each other’s cultural heritages and perspectives.