Jeff Burkhart (he/him/his)
Interim President & Executive Director
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Jeff Burkhart has more than 20 years of professional leadership experience in government and non-profit organizations, and is a well-know presence among Madison nonprofits.
For 14+ years, Jeff led an amazing team that develops and delivers high-quality programs for adult learners at Literacy Network. He decided to open the door to the next generation of leaders at Literacy Network, and left his position in mid-December 2022. He started Mission Forward to help nonprofits and donors create a better world.
Jeff specializes in strategic organizational development planning, executive leadership training and coaching, campaign and giving assessment, board development, and capacity building.
Jeff has been a friend to Goodman for many years. We're so pleased that he is bringing his extensive experience to help Goodman continue to thrive as we search for a permanent leader.
Sara Vant Hoff (she/her/hers)
Vice President of Mission & Strategy
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Sara Vant Hoff was first introduced to Goodman in October 2016 when she joined the center's board as a student member. She joined as an official staff member in November 2017. Sara began her career in direct service work with youth, and it brought to places such as Mozambique where she worked as a Peace Corps volunteer. Sara received her MPA from the UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs where she was trained in strategic planning, program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, public programs and grant administration, and more. She loves using an analytical mindset to find ways to continuously improve our community while also integrating diverse perspectives in the process.
Catie Tollefson (she/her/hers)
Vice President of Mission & Programs
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Catie Tollefson is the Vice President of Mission & Programs at the Goodman Community Center. Catie is a lifelong Madison north-sider and a graduate of East High school and UW-Madison. She gained much of her youth employment experience managing teen employees for more than 20 years at Ella’s Deli. In 2018, Catie began volunteering at GCC, became the FYI Teen Employment Program Coordinator in 2019, and moved into her current role in 2023. Catie believes in youth employment training that exposes youth to different work experiences in a supportive environment. To her, a successful teen employment experience develops not only employment skills but also confidence, initiative and a better understanding of long-term, post-high school goals. Catie feels very fortunate to be a part of the amazing Goodman Community Center family!
Noah Salata (he/him/his)
Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
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A trust-based advocate, Noah focuses on using philanthropy and grantmaking to contribute to healthier and more connected communities. Noah has been a long-time GCC supporter and was a member of the Board of Directors before joining the staff.
Noah comes to Goodman from the American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation where he was the senior community and social impact specialist for grantmaking and community engagement. In support of a better philanthropic ecosystem, he also serves as a member of the Advisory Board at the University of Wisconsin’s Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies and on the board of directors for the Center for Community Stewardship and the CEOs of Tomorrow. Noah has undergraduate degrees in Communications and English and received his MBA in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University.
Jonny Popp (he/him/his)
Vice President of Finance
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With over 25 years of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and financial management, Jonny has dedicated his career to driving meaningful change and fostering mission-driven success. Beginning in operations and project management, he progressed into roles as Process Improvement Manager, Controller and General Manager, where he developed expertise in financial management, organizational leadership, and team development.
Beyond his technical skills, he is passionate about building relationships that inspire collaboration and innovation. Whether working with stakeholders, empowering teams, or engaging with communities, he brings a deep dedication to creating environments where people and ideas can thrive for the greater good.
Jonny is a lifelong resident of Madison and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, with degrees in Behavioral Science & Law, Political Science, and Sociology.