Youth Go Hires Next Executive Director

Posted on November 19, 2025

Youth Go Names Mandi Dornfeld as New Executive Director

NEENAH, Wis. — Youth Go, a no-cost nonprofit youth drop-in center serving young people across the Fox Valley, has named longtime youth development and community leadership professional Mandi Dornfeld as its next Executive Director. She will begin the role in January 2026.

Dornfeld brings more than two decades of experience in youth services, family support, community mental health, and organizational leadership. She most recently served as an Area Director for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, supervising 19 staff across five counties and contributing to statewide and national youth initiatives. Her earlier roles include positions with United Way Fox Cities, Family Services–Parent Connection, and regional youth development collaboratives.

“Mandi is a proven leader with deep roots in the Fox Valley and a long history of creating safe, trauma-informed environments for young people,” said Matt Borkovec, president of the Youth Go Board of Directors. “Her strengths in partnership building and youth-centered program development make her exceptionally prepared to guide Youth Go into its next chapter.”

“Youth Go has been a trusted place for young people for over 55 years, and I’m honored to join an organization with such a powerful legacy of belonging and safety,” Dornfeld said. “I look forward to working with staff, youth, families, and partners to expand opportunities for young people to be seen, supported, and empowered.”

Founded in 1969, Youth Go provides no-cost drop-in services, outreach, crisis intervention, and positive youth development opportunities for youth in grades 5–12 throughout the Fox Valley.