Board of Directors & Staff

A native of Rockford, IL, Mike has lived in Madison for over 20 years. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Oregon Law School. He practices law in Madison, primarily handling appellate level case appointments on behalf of the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. Mike feels fortunate to be able to serve on the BCCN Board and help support children and families affected by cancer.

Dave joined the BCCN board in September, 2018. He has had a 24 year career in the private sector managing both state and regional associations. In addition, for 9 years, Dave worked in the public sector, serving as both Director of the Wisconsin Lottery as well as Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Throughout his career, he has been fortunate to serve in a variety of volunteer/charitable efforts and organizations. Dave feels strongly in the BCCN mission and is proud and privileged to be part of an organization that is charged with helping families facing a crisis situation.

Susannah currently serves as the Executive Director of Badger Childhood Cancer Network. She has a background in non-profit management, having dedicated many years working for human service organizations. Susannah is humbled by the opportunity to lead Badger Childhood Cancer Network and lend her talents toward the organization’s continued growth and mission to serve and support children and families affected by cancer and life-threatening blood disorders. Susannah shares her life and home with her husband, two daughters and a cat. When not working, Susannah can be found biking, cooking and enjoying time with her family.

John Stofflet is the 5, 6, 9 & 10 PM news anchor at NBC15 in Madison. Stofflet is a 25-time Emmy Award winner, including two Emmys for Best Anchor in the Chicago/Midwest region. Before returning to his hometown of Madison in 2005, Stofflet traveled on assignment to more than 40 countries and all seven continents for Seattle’s KING-TV and the National Geographic Channel. He has also hosted specials for HGTV. A UW-Madison graduate, Stofflet is involved in a number of area non-profits, and an avid kayaker in his spare time. He and his wife Anna live in Madison. He’s the proud father of two adult children, John Taylor and Kaia.

Cara Connelly is a Wisconsin native who lives in the Madison area with her 5-year-old daughter and their handsome mutt Guapo. She holds a Bachelor of Science-Journalism from Northwestern University and earned her MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Cara works in marketing for Exact Sciences, a Madison based company focused on the early detection of cancer. She sees volunteering with BCCN as a way to extend her commitment to the battle against cancer and give support to the children and families of Wisconsin.

Brad lives in Beaver Dam with his wife and 6 children. He was introduced to BCCN as a cancer family in 2015 when his son was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. He knows first hand the impact this organization can have on families in crisis. He is honored to now be a part of the group that helped him and his family when they needed it most. Brad currently teaches music at Beaver Dam Middle School and spends his free time driving his children wherever they need to be, trying to squeeze in time in the great outdoors when he can. He is happy to report that his son is now cancer free and living a healthy life!

Kim Sue joined the BCCN Board in March 2025. Kim Sue is a Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, & Cellular Therapies Social Worker at UWHealthKids American Family Children’s Hospital. She has spent her career in Social Work, working for and with non-profit human service organizations throughout the state of WI. Kim Sue fell in love with BCCN and the organization’s mission through her meaningful work with children and their families who are facing cancer and life-threatening blood disorders. She volunteers to further support the many incredible warriors served in the past, present, and future. Kim Sue is honored to be a part of this organization that has become near and dear to her heart and those she serves. Kim Sue’s favorite hat she wears is that of Mommy, to her beautiful little girl.