About

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About ~

A logo featuring a yellow flying barabara bird with a navy blue curved line and the text 'Baraboo Acts Coalition' and the words 'Baraboo Talks', 'Baraboo Gathers', and 'Baraboo Acts'.

In November 2018, Baraboo became the center of an international controversy after a photo circulated depicting several young people giving what was perceived as a Nazi salute.  After becoming a cultural flashpoint for the nation, several community stakeholders came together to navigate through the controversy.  Through working together, several issues of social justice and equity surfaced in our community.  The group decided to continue  working on the issues that the photo had made clear. The Baraboo Acts Coalition was born.

A man with glasses and a beard smiling inside a bookstore, wearing a blue fleece jacket and an orange cap. Bookshelves are in the background, and a colorful circus poster is on the right.
A woman with braided hair smiling and laughing, wearing a yellow dress, denim jacket, and colorful earrings, standing against a white background.
Smiling woman with dark hair and earrings standing behind a counter in a colorful restaurant or market.
A middle-aged man with glasses sitting on a beige striped sofa in a living room. He is wearing a purple shirt and a dark vest, smiling at the camera.
Marcy Huffaker

The Baraboo Acts Coalition has participation from the City of Baraboo, Baraboo School District, Sauk County, Village of West Baraboo, UW-Madison Extension, Ho-Chunk Nation, Madison College, We Are Many United Against Hate, local businesses, non-profits, and community members. As we grow, we continue to cultivate diverse voices at the table in the decisions we make.

Mission

We create spaces and networks, both physical and virtual, where Baraboo area citizens can celebrate with one another, learn from each other, and work together, to create inclusive communities.

Vision

The Greater Baraboo area will be known as an open and affirming place where everyone thrives.

Core Values

  • Building Connections

  • Celebrating Diversity

  • Strengthening Community

Board of Directors


Co-Chair, Marcy Huffaker, Owner Half-Aker Designs
Secretary, Joan Wheeler , Retired Adult Program Coordinator Carnegie Schadde Memorial Public Library

Masood Akhtar, Founder of We Are Many United Against Hate
Nejama (Nina) Narvaez Bergman,  SSM Community Health Manager
Jim Bowers, Village of West Baraboo Board Member
Sara Jesse, Health Educator and Grants Manager, Sauk County Health Department
Kehaulani Jones, Owner Rowley Creek Farms
Morgan McArthur, UW Extension Community Resource Development Educator

Mindy Maguire, Baraboo School District teacher
Shawna Marquardt, Regional Director Madison Area Technical College
Rob Nelson, Mayor of Baraboo
Ana Pozada, Owner of Las Milpas

Joey Rivas, Baraboo School District Board Member
Jori Ruff, Principal of Gordan L. Wilson Elementary
Tenesha Sandlin, Pastor at Faithworks Ministries

Becky Stewart, Baraboo Community Member

Rebecca Voigt, Baraboo School District teacher
Kristin White Eagle, District II Representative Ho Chunk Nation

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