Wendy Atherton-Stoen is part of the administrative team, working as an Administrative Assistant. She helps take notes and official minutes during board meetings, serves as a back-up for the receptionist and helps with general office tasks as needed. She works primarily with MSGA and SSGA but helps serve other organizations as the need arises.

Atherton-Stoen earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Minnesota State University – Mankato and worked for Taylor Corporation for 24 years, a majority of which she was a sales account manager.

Residing in Elysian, Minn., Atherton-Stoen volunteers as a board member at her local library and Heritage Center. She is married with 2 adult daughters.