Geri Segal Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The former executive director will be honored on October 13 for her long career in survivor support services.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Awards
Geri Segal is set to receive the Patricia J. Waschbish Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement on October 13, 2026, in Madison. The honor recognizes her 28-year career dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and interpersonal abuse.
Why it matters
The award celebrates a career defined by expanding critical resources for victims of sexual assault and child abuse. Segal led significant growth at the Family Support Center, helping to bridge essential care gaps for survivors across the region.
Geri Segal dedicated 28 years to the Family Support Center, which now employs 20 people. The organization expanded its reach from its original 1998 footprint to include two offices in Eau Claire.
The players
Geri Segal
She is the former executive director of the Family Support Center who served the agency for 28 years.
Family Support Center
This agency serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and interpersonal violence.
The details
Segal retired as the executive director of the Family Support Center in June 2026 after nearly three decades of service. During her tenure, she oversaw the implementation of a Lethality Assessment Protocol in partnership with local law enforcement and now continues to support the agency in a part-time capacity.
Timeline
Geri Segal joined the Family Support Center in 1998.
Segal retired from her executive director position in June 2026.
The awards ceremony will take place in Madison on October 13, 2026.
Roadmap
The recognition of long-term leadership in the nonprofit sector highlights the enduring impact of career-focused public service. This award follows the tradition of the Patricia J. Waschbish Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement by honoring those who built foundational community support systems.
The transition in leadership and the ongoing award recognition underscores the continued importance of the Family Support Center to local residents. Community members looking for survivor resources can continue to rely on the agency's established programs in the Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls areas.
The takeaway
Longevity in public service creates institutional stability that allows organizations to expand essential safety programs like the Lethality Assessment Protocol. Recognizing these contributions helps preserve the history of community advocacy for future leaders.
Further reading
For more information on regional honors, visit the Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Leader-Telegram.
