About the WSRC

Anja Dreps

Education Chair
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Amanda Perera

Education Chair
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Sarah Brundidge, MSc, RRT, AE-C, CPFT

Legislative Chair
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I have been an RT since 2014 after graduating from Rush University. I have held various positions on the WSRC - from Legislative Co-Chair to President and now back to Legislative Co-Chair. I am also on the Leadership Board for the American Lung Association of WI. In my free-time you can catch me hanging out with my son, family, and pups at my cabin, coaching Special Olympics, or in the woods trail running.

Laura Reindl, MS, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS

Legislative Chair
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center | Milwaukee
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I have been a Respiratory therapist for over 35 years!! In the beginning of my career, I got just enough experience to become a traveler. I worked in Atlanta and Boise Idaho. I fell in love with my assignment in Boise and worked in a level III NICU doing air and ground transports for 11 years. I moved back to Maine (my home state) and continued to work with neonates but also got experience with adults. I also became a clinical instructor and was an adjunct instructor in a local respiratory program. I moved to Milwaukee in 2014. I have been a staff therapist and am now in my favorite position-educator. I am excited to be supporting and promoting this wonderful profession as the Vice President of the WSRC! I am happily married with three adult kids and one grandchild.

Taya Haas

Media Relations Chair
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Lindsey Ludwikowski, RRT

Media Relations Chair
Chippewa Falls
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Hello! I am currently the co-chair of the Relations and Media Committee. I have been an RT for 14 years and am still learning and expanding my knowledge which is also why I became active with the WSRC! 

Benjamin Caldwell-Chadwick, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS

Membership Chair
Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center | Milwaukee
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Benjamin Caldwell-Chadwick is a dedicated respiratory therapist and educator currently serving as a clinical instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College and a critical care respiratory practitioner at multiple healthcare institutions around Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With a strong commitment to advancing the field through both clinical excellence and academic research, he recently completed his Master of Science in Respiratory Care at Boise State University. Benjamin is honored to step into the role of co-chair of the WSRC Membership Committee. He is excited to begin exploring new and creative ways to increase membership and engagement across the state. A firm believer in the power of higher education and lifelong learning, he looks forward to helping inspire more respiratory care professionals to get involved, grow in their careers, and shape the future of the profession.

Sarah Schroeder

Nominations & Elections Chair
Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau
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I am a 2002 Graduate of the Respiratory Care program at MSTC in Marshfield, WI. I started and have continued my career at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.I am currently the Cardiopulmonary Clinical Educator. Some of my proudest accomplishments are building a NICU transport team, and creating an RT intubation team. I also work as a clinical patient trainer for Baxter. I enjoy helping patients in their home and assisting them with the set up and instruct of equipment they need to support their chronic respiratory disease. I have been involved with the WSRC as a member, District 2 representative and now the nominations and elections chair. I am passionate about advocating for organ donation and proud to work with donor families through their journey. I am a designated requestor for the UW-OTD. I met my husband Mark, a registered nurse in our initial ACLS class. We have three children; Lily, Norah, Emmett, and a yellow lab, Hazel. We enjoy camping and traveling.

Laura Packard, MBA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RCP

House of Delegates (HOD) Secretary
Froedtert | Menomonee Falls
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Laura started her career in respiratory in 2003 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI as the Respiratory Intern. After graduation in 2004, she was promoted to Respiratory Care Practitioner. In 2005, she was promoted to the Supervisor of Respiratory Care position. She moved to the Froedtert system in 2010 first as the Supervisor of Respiratory Care for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital (FMFH) and then in 2012 as the Manager of Pulmonary Services for both FMFH and Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She also served as the Froedtert Hospital Night Shift Manager from July 2019 - March 2020). She has been a member of the WSRC since 2007 and has served on the WSRC Board of Directors in various roles, including Secretary 2013-2015, District IV Rep 2015-2021 and Delegate 2021-2025. She currently is an Officer of the House, serving as the Secertary on the AARC House of Delegates. She is married (Jarod) with 2 children (Austin & Sami) and 3 dogs (Zimbob, Addie & Axel).

Jennifer Roberts Horkan, RRT

NRRCC Committee Chair
Reedsburg Area Medical Center  |  Reedsburg
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I have been a respiratory therapist for over 30 years. I have been part of the WSRC since 2009 and have served in different roles, starting as the public relations chair. Being part of the WSRC has afforded me many opportunities to be involved with my profession and to grow as a respiratory therapist and leader. I truly enjoy serving my community, my patients, leading my team to be a great respiratory therapist, and providing the best care to all patients every time.