Wood County, WI
David Gardner is an experienced professional in international student services and youth mentorship, currently serving as a Youth Mentor Case Manager for Wood County, WI, since December 2023. Previously, David held various roles at Dakota County, including Court Clerk focused on juvenile delinquency, and at St. Olaf College, where responsibilities included advising on visa regulations and managing cultural programs. David’s extensive experience spans multiple educational institutions, including Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Washington State University, where positions included Director of the LGBT Center and International Student Advisor, respectively. David holds a Master of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Wood County, WI
Wood County employs nearly 750 people throughout the county, with 10 locations in Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield, as well as 4 County Park locations. Mission: To provide quality, innovative, and cost-effective services that enhance quality of life, health, and safety, by a team committed to excellence, integrity, accountability, and respect. Vision: Make Wood County a community of choice with safe and vibrant neighborhoods, businesses, educational services, and cultural opportunities. Core Values: - Integrity: We honor our commitments and hold ourselves accountable while promoting respect, honesty, and trust in everything we do. - Professionalism: We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, work collaboratively, and represent Wood County as leaders in our respective fields. - Service: We believe in making intentional decisions that put internal and external customers above ourselves without the expectation of recognition or reward. - Compassion: We seek to understand the perspective of others and value human dignity. - Diversity: We are intentional about welcoming and valuing persons with different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. - Initiative: We foster creativity and innovation through self-motivation to complete our respective work with the goal of exceeding expectations and achieving positive results.