Sara Wieland brings a diverse and valuable background to her role at GLIFWC, with experience in executive support, operations, workforce development, customer relations, education, and technical and analytical work. Most recently, Wieland served as a Case Manager for a WI Department of Workforce Development grant managing eligibility and enrollment, coordinating training cohorts, building community partnerships, and maintaining detailed program and financial records. Prior to that, she spent five years as an Operations Specialist and Executive Assistant at an Agriculture Tech and Manufacturing company specializing in Precision Irrigation Management tools to manage and protect groundwater resources.
In that role, she supported leadership and day-to-day operations, coordinated meetings and schedules, worked with customers and vendors, assisted with HR and onboarding, and helped coordinate events and marketing activities. Wieland also brings a strong scientific and analytical background. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology from Winona State University and spent eight years as an Environmental Analytical Chemist, working with EPA methods, laboratory data, quality processes, and detailed record-keeping. Across her career, she has consistently demonstrated an ability to learn quickly, manage competing priorities, communicate effectively, and bring organization and follow through to complex work. Sara brings a combination of professionalism, curiosity, organizational skills, and experience working with a wide range of people and organizations.