Meet the 2024-2025 Board
Tara Habhab
Senior Advisor
Tara is an Army spouse of 26 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tarleton State University. She has worked in schools and with the Military Child Education Coalition for 13 years helping military parents be their child’s best advocate and helping support military families with educational transitional issues. She enjoys, giving back and helping in communities where she lives in. This is Tara’s second time serving on the CSF board.
Annette Wiggins
Community Ambassador
Annette Wiggins was an Army spouse for 34 years with her husband, LTG(R) Perry Wiggins. They made the decision to retire to the Flint Hills region after Perry commanded 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley though it took a few years to get back here. She has volunteered at each level of command from Company level to Theater level command. Presently she is the Recording Secretary in PEO, Treasurer in Lady Troopers of Junction City, worship team at church, and ambassador/ liaison for CSFGFR. Her greatest accomplishment is being Mimi to 6 beautiful grandchildren.
Allison Clark
Treasurer
​Allie is an Army spouse of 17 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus on Math and English. Allie has a passion for connecting with others and building community wherever she lives. Allie’s advice to scholarship recipients is to strive to find a balance between work and fun. Put yourself out there and try new things - that’s how you grow! This is Allie’s second year serving on the CSF board.
Lorrin Willet
Co-Treasurer
Lorin Willett is an Army spouse. She has volunteered for Fort Riley Spouses club, Fort Riley Thrift store, USO Kansas, American Red cross, unit Soldier Family Readiness Groups, and Parent Teacher Organization positions. Lorrin has a passion for giving back to her community and connecting with others. Lorrin’s advice to scholarship recipients is to never give up and chase after your dreams! This is Lorrin’s 1st year serving on the CSF board.
Meagen Laman
Secretary
Meagen is an Army spouse of 12 years and grew up all over the US as an Air Force brat with dual military parents. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with minors in English and Philosophy from Texas A&M University (W11OOP) and currently works as an essay rater for Measurement Incorporated. Previously she has also worked as both a High School and Middle School ELA teacher, as well as a substitute teacher for various grade levels. Meagen's advice to scholarship applicants is to stay true to their story and always look forward to the next chapter. This is Meagen's second year serving on the CSF board.
Catie Wiseman
Ceremony Chair
Coming Soon
Sarah Joos
Judging Chair
Sarah Joos is a retired Army spouse of 16 years. She holds a Master’s in Family and Human Studies from Kansas State University. She has a passion for helping make connections with the military and surrounding communities and is currently working for USD 475. Sarah’s advice to scholarship applicants is that it is never too late to follow your dreams. This is Sarah’s second year serving on the CSF board.
Meaghan Cox
Applications Chair
Coming Soon
Sabine Butler
Advertising Chair
Coming Soon
Mary Perez
Community Outreach
Mary is an Army spouse of ten years.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and has taught middle school and high school students in almost every region
of the United States.
Mary’s advice to the scholarship applicants is that your education is a ticket into the kind of life you want; studying hard and being kind will get you where you want to go!
This is Mary’s first year serving on the CSF board.