Elevating the Future, Together: A Community Conversation for Door and Kewaunee Counties
10/30/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Elevating the Future, Together: A Community Conversation for Door and Kewaunee Counties
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NWTC Sturgeon Bay
229 N. 14th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay
Facilitated by Dr. Laura King, NWTC Vice President of Strategy and Innovation
Thursday, October 30, 2025
NWTC Sturgeon Bay, 229 N. 14th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay
- 2:00-2:30 p.m. – Refreshments and Networking
- 2:30-4:00 p.m. – Facilitated Discussion
What to expect:
Enjoy refreshments and connect in a lively conversation with peers. In a roundtable-style discussion, event participants will share ideas and listen to each other about the current and future state of Door and Kewaunee counties.
This event isn’t about quick fixes. It’s not about listening to NWTC updates. It’s about sparking productive dialogue that will help shape future educational opportunities and partnerships in the region.
We need you!
You are stakeholders in this community. We need your advice, perspectives, and ideas. Come and share your thoughts on:
- What your company, organization, or school district – and the region as a whole – need to thrive now and in the next 10 years.
- How community organizations can strategically partner with NWTC to increase college access and support for all individuals in the region.
- How employers can collaborate with NWTC to align academic programs with current and future workforce needs.
About the facilitator
Laura King
Vice President of Strategy and Innovation
As vice president of the NWTC Strategy and Innovation Division, Dr. Laura King is responsible for institutional research, planning, accreditation, marketing, and strategic communication at the College. Passionate about the transformative power of education, she is also a champion for student success, advocating for data-informed approaches to decision making and strategy development.
Come and connect with Tammy Brunette!
Tammy Brunette
K12 Pathways and Community Impact Coordinator
Tammy Brunette serves as the K12 Pathways and Community Impact Coordinator for Door and Kewaunee Counties, where she builds meaningful connections between education and the broader community. A proud Southern Door native, Tammy brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, with a strong background in student engagement and partnership development.
Her work bridges local needs with NWTC’s strategic goals, strengthening educational pathways and expanding community impact. Tammy is deeply committed to empowering students by fostering collaborative relationships among schools, local organizations, businesses, and NWTC.
Join us – RSVP if you can
An RSVP is appreciated to help us prepare, but you’re welcome to join us if you’re not able to respond in advance.