Shawano SYNC™: Change Happens Here
Welcome to SYNC Shawano! Our work is currently focused on supporting the Shawano School District and the community of Shawano. Since early 2026 we have implemented a new survey about technology usage and mental health outcomes for 4th Grade and up, reviewed local data, and begun building a local community coalition of community leaders to ensure our young people are growing up with the supports they need to live their best lives.
Uriah Williams, Community Coordinator
Uriah has been our local community coordinator since January of 2026. He is a veteran of the US Army, holds his Master of Divinity degree from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, and is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. In his free time, he likes to hunt, garden, and hike with his family. Uriah moved to the Shawano area in 2021 and has served the community in a variety of ways since then. Most related to this work, he is on the Executive Committee for the NAMI Wolf River Region Board and is trained as an Ending the Silence presenter.
Email: Uriah.williams@syncwi.org
Phone: 715-513-9471
Monthly Meetings: First Thursday each month, in person only, at 8:30 AM at the Shawano School District Office in Olga Brenner
Current Events, Actions & Initiatives
Currently, our coalition is focused on pulling together a comprehensive list of community assets for screen free, fun activities for their youth and their families. If you have a suggestion to add to the list, please feel free to contact us!
You can also follow us on social media on Facebook @SYNC.Shawano or Instagram @sync.shawano to stay up to date on our work and upcoming events.
Coalition Members & Partners
Additional Resources
For Children and Youth
Tips and best practices to help youth find better balance with digital media.
For Parents and Caretakers
Resources to support family norms and adult modeling of screen use.
For Communities
Insights for schools, daycares, and youth-serving organizations.
Contact SYNC!
If you’ve learned enough to know you’d like to get involved, we invite you to use the form below to start a conversation with our team.
Our Partners
School Partners
Our Funders
