Victoria Sardella, MS, is President of OCD Wisconsin, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. She currently serves as a Research Associate at the Rogers Behavioral Health Research Center, where she contributes to studies on OCD, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, and perinatal OCD, including work on treatment outcomes, neurophysiological predictors of treatment response, prescribing patterns, and the use of pharmacogenomic testing to guide treatment. She also partners with Guidelight Health on quality improvement and patient outcomes. Victoria has previous experience working as a therapist in Rogers’ Child OCD & Anxiety Residential Program, providing individual, family, and group therapy to children ages 8–14 using CBT and ERP.

She also currently leads two weekly online support groups through NOCD, one focused on self-compassion for individuals with OCD and another for parents living with OCD, with more than 100 people attending each week.

In her free time, Victoria loves traveling to new places, cooking new recipes, and all things arts and crafts.

Biography coming soon!!

John Klobucar is a passionate mental health advocate who has personally lived with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for the past 12 years. Through his own experiences, John understands the challenges, uncertainty, and isolation that can come with living with OCD.

His personal journey has inspired him to turn his experiences into an opportunity to help others. Through his involvement with OCD Wisconsin, John is committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and creating a safe, welcoming environment where individuals affected by OCD can connect, share their experiences, and feel understood.

John believes that one of the most powerful forms of support comes from knowing you are not alone. He is passionate about bringing people together, encouraging honest conversations about mental health, and helping others find hope and community.

Having lived with OCD for over a decade, John recognizes that everyone’s journey is different. His goal is to remind others that OCD does not define who they are and that meaningful, fulfilling lives are possible while managing the disorder.

Outside of his mental health advocacy, John enjoys spending time outdoors, especially golfing, hunting, and fishing. One of his favorite ways to spend time is playing cards with his grandpa Buck, and family creating memories and enjoying the simple moments that mean the most. John values family, friendships, and the importance of finding joy in everyday life.

John hopes that by sharing his story, he can help others feel more comfortable sharing theirs and remind people that there is so much more to life than an OCD diagnosis.

“My goal is to make sure that no one living with OCD feels like they have to face it alone.”

In his clinical work, Stephan uses an evidence-based treatment approach primarily
utilizes an exposure and response prevention (ERP), supported by additional cognitive
behavior therapy approaches (e.g. thought challenging, interoceptive exposures),
motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and behavioral activation (BA) for
depressive disorder treatment.

Sara Freimuth has been a board member of OCD Wisconsin since June of 2026 and was drawn to serve others on their journey with OCD through her 30 plus years of lived experience. She’s excited to reach as many people as possible living with OCD across the state of Wisconsin.

Sara worked as a RN for years in emergency and home health care before becoming a full time stay at home mom. She is in her ninth year of homeschooling her children and is an active member of her local homeschool community group. She has been active in OCD support groups for over five years and has attended two International OCD Foundation conferences. She has a huge passion for touching those who live with OCD so that they will know they are not alone in the journey. 

Sara is a native of Virginia and a proud U.S. Navy Wife (Retired). When she’s not serving on the board she loves spending time with her husband Michael, and their four children Presten, Dallas, Avelyn, and Emery and cheering on the Packers during football season! She also enjoys hiking, swimming, scuba diving, and going to church as her faith is very important to her.

Georgia Tilmont is a new board member of OCD Wisconsin. She is currently entering her third year at Indiana University Bloomington, where she is studying Biology and Spanish on the pre-medical track.

Georgia was drawn to OCD Wisconsin through her passion for helping others and creating meaningful connections within her community. Having seen firsthand how important a strong support system can be during difficult times, she hopes to help ensure that others do not have to navigate their struggles alone. Through her role with OCD Wisconsin, Georgia hopes to connect individuals with helpful resources, raise awareness, and contribute to a supportive and understanding community.

Outside of school and volunteering, Georgia enjoys spending time with her friends, going on walks, and shopping. After graduating, she hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career in medicine.

Tyler Wilson is a psychology student on the pre-med track at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with several years of experience working with children, including as a Mental Health Technician at Rogers Behavioral Health’s Child Center for OCD and Anxiety and as a special education aide.

His experience at Rogers, particularly working with children receiving treatment for OCD, inspired him to return to school and pursue a career in medicine. He hopes to become a psychiatrist specializing in children and young adults, with particular interests in OCD treatment and psychopharmacology.

Jess Farnan’s journey with OCD began in childhood–she was officially diagnosed at 12 and has navigated its challenges ever since. This personal experience fuels her passion for building community and support systems for others facing similar struggles. She founded and coordinates a 200+ member Discord network for peer support and, in middle school, helped create her school’s first peer-led OCD support group.

Now, she brings this lived experience and dedication to OCD Wisconsin, where she works behind the scenes to revamp their website and improve operational systems. Her goal is to create spaces where others with OCD can feel less alone and more supported.

Outside of work and volunteering, Jess enjoys spending time with her husband Nick, and their tortie cat, Suki. She unwinds by watching her favorite 90’s shows, playing Murdoku and video games, and fully immersing herself in music.

Natalia Tilmont recently completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is now working at The Practice MKE as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT). She works primarily with women and teen girls who are experiencing anxiety, OCD, and life transitions.

Natalia has previous experience working with children with OCD in a residential treatment setting, where she developed a strong passion for helping individuals navigate OCD and anxiety. She hopes to continue growing her experience in OCD treatment while creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their journey.