WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Marathon County has appointed Meagan Barnett as the new Public Health Coordinator for Homelessness Response, effective March 16, 2026.
This position was created following the efforts of the City of Wausau and Marathon County Homelessness Task Force.
Barnett will lead efforts to enhance the county’s homelessness response system. Her focus will include strengthening partnerships, improving information sharing, and developing a long-term strategic plan.
Caitlin Suginaka, Marathon County Health Officer, praised Barnett’s experience and passion. “Meagan brings not only deep experience working alongside community partners, but also a genuine passion for building solutions that address the root causes of homelessness,” said Suginaka.
Barnett has 10 years of experience in public health, particularly in rural areas. Her previous role as a Community Health Manager involved establishing substance use services across an 11-hospital rural health care system.
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