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     Ardith Van Riper is an enrolled Ho-Chunk Nation member and a part time student at University of Wisconsin – Stout. She is enrolled in the Career, Technical Education and Training program and earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Resources Management from Madison College in 2014.
     Mrs. Van Riper has worked for the Ho-Chunk Nation during the summer months since she was 16 years old and then full time in 2003. She was employed by the Department of Personnel, the Division of Natural Resources, Ho-Chunk Gaming - Wisconsin Dells, and the Department of Education. Her early years were dedicated to journalism and was awarded scholarships to attend mass communications camps held at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
     Ardith started as Editor of the Hocak Worak newsletter in June of 2018. She is dedicated to making a positive impact and circulating ideas that work. She is focused on providing straightforward information and meaningful attention to ways Ho-Chunk Nation departments, programs, or services are responding to issues.

Reporter II
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     Kaili joined the Hocak Worak newsletter in September 2019 and has previous work experience with the newsletter. She is from Black River Falls and currently enrolled at Western Technical College.

     Ms. Berg hails from the tribe Natives of Kodiak, which is in Kodiak, Alaska.

     Kaili plans on helping evolve the newsletter’s social media platforms and creating content that the Ho-Chunk Nation membership enjoy.

Reporter I
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     Elijah is an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and member of the Bear Clan. His parents are Rosalind Falcon and Kevin Smith. His grandparents are the late Emmanuel Falcon and Rose Dixon Falcon.

     Mr. Smith is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

     Elijah enjoyed photography as a young kid. Photography shaped the value of moments with his family, friends, pets, and achievements. Becoming an expert photographer and graphic designer is his goal.

     As a Reporter for the Hocak Worak who started in July 2019, he plans on keeping the Ho-Chunk Nation membership well informed of events, upcoming deadline reminders, important announcements, program updates, and program outcomes.

Administrative Assistant
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     Anna Reichenbach is an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and has worked for the Nation for many years in different departments.
     She has worked for the Hocak Worak Newsletter since November 2nd of 2002. She initially started as an Administrative Assistant and Reporter 1.
     When she was presented with a choice to be either an Administrative Assistant or Reporter, She opted to be the Administrative Assistant. She has since been diligent in her role as an Administrative Assistant for 13 years.
     She fills in when needed by going to public events the Nation is involved in and takes pictures as well.