Who We Are

The Sue Baldwin Fund was established in 2007 by Carrie Baldwin Smith in honor of her mother’s 10-year breast cancer remission. “This is a disease that impacts so many people and I wanted to make a difference,” said Baldwin Smith. Since the fund was established, over $350,000 has been raised – with every penny benefitting Door and Kewaunee County residents.

Sue Baldwin

What We Do

The purpose of the Sue Baldwin Fund is to support breast cancer awareness, screening, treatment and care for Door and Kewaunee County residents who have an economic need. To date, many Door and Kewaunee County residents have utilized the Sue Baldwin Fund during a very real and challenging time in their lives.

In the coming years, The Sue Baldwin Fund will be looking to assist those in need in our community. If you or someone you know needs help paying for screenings, diagnostic services or assistance during  treatment, please complete our application form to request financial assistance.

Meet Our Team

AMANDA FRANGELLA
AMANDA FRANGELLAPresident
As president, I bring both leadership and personal understanding to her role as a breast cancer survivor myself. My own journey shapes my commitment to supporting individuals facing a breast cancer diagnosis, guiding the Fund’s work with empathy, strength, and purpose.
KATIE MEHLBERG
KATIE MEHLBERGSecretary
I am a lifelong Door County resident. I currently work as a Registered Nurse Surgical Care Coordinator at Door County Medical Center, where I work closely with patients navigating complex diagnoses, including breast cancer, an issue that is especially close to my heart. My husband, Dean, and I are expecting our first child in 2025. In my free time, I enjoy life in Door County with our beloved doodle, family, and friends. I am honored to support the mission of the organization and contribute my healthcare experience and passion for patient advocacy to the board.
KATIE SLABY
KATIE SLABYTreasurer
I grew up in Door County after moving to the area as a toddler. I received her master’s degree in accounting, lived in Chicago and worked as an auditor for the public accounting firm, then returned to Door County in 2017. I am currently the Controller for Sturgeon Bay Utilities. My husband, Aaron, and I got married in 2020 and we look forward to welcoming our first child together in 2026.
CHRIS JANISSE
CHRIS JANISSEFundraising
As a Door County native, I attended Marion College for Business, before returning to Door County, where I met my wife and began working in corporate sales for 8 years. We welcomed a son in 2024 and I started my own company, One Star Burgers, in 2025. I joined Sue Baldwin Fund in 2020 to help with fundraising and to give back to our incredible community!
LAUREL JANISSE
LAUREL JANISSEMarketing
I grew up in Door County and have Bachelor’s Degrees in Studio Art and Graphic Design. Since moving back to Door County in 2013, I’ve worked as art director for a local publishing company, as well as owner of Love Letter Door County. My husband and I welcomed our son, Danny, in 2024. I joined SBF in 2021 to help with marketing, but have gained so much more than that. Giving back to my community for such a wonderful cause is so important and rewarding!
DEB DAVIS
DEB DAVISApplicant Relations
I’m a mom, partner, friend, family member, baker and a fierce advocate for my community. Where we live is quite extraordinary and I feel strongly that we should always give back in any way possible.  The Sue Baldwin Fund allows me to be a part of something that fills my soul and brings me an immense sense of joy and purpose.  Try giving back…it fulfills more than we ever dreamed!
BEN JOSEPH
BEN JOSEPHFundraising
I am the owner operator of Zeke’s Village Market and Zeke’s Apparel Company. Prior to pursuing my entrepreneurial dreams full time in Door County, I had an 18+ year career in Chicago, where I specialized in tax and legal issues around employee benefits and compensation. I have a B.B.A. in Accounting, a J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, and an LL.M in Employee Benefits from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. I joined Sue Baldwin Fund in 2025 to give back to our community for a very important cause!
CARRIE BALDWIN-SMITH
CARRIE BALDWIN-SMITHFounder