STEVENS POINT — Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, was approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations National Council for a four-year term on the NFHS Board of Directors.

Hauser, who will serve as the Section 4 representative on the Board of Directors, has been the executive director of the WIAA since July 2021 after serving as assistant director from 2015 to 2021. In addition to overseeing administrative operations for the WIAA, Hauser’s responsibilities include classifications, membership, elections, contracts, and legislative and legal matters.

During her time as an assistant director, Hauser handled the sports of gymnastics, softball and volleyball, as well as track & field and cross country in her first two years. She was also responsible for overseeing the Coaches Advisory Committee, coach conduct and conference realignment.

Since joining the WIAA, Hauser has been involved at the national level as well, serving on the NFHS Gymnastics Rules Committee from 2018 to present, including the role of chairperson in 2023-24.  In addition, she is currently serving on the Education Committee, a role she has held since 2023. She also served on the NFHS Student Services Committee and conducted workshop presentations at the 2016, 2018 and 2024 Summer Meetings.

The function of the NFHS Board of Directors is to set the direction for the future of the interscholastic sports and activities  by assisting those who oversee these programs, building awareness and support, and improving the participation experience. Other state association representatives recently named to the Board were Billy Strickland, executive director of Alaska School Activities Association, representing Section 8; D’Wayne Bates, assistant principal/athletic director at Glenbard East High School in Illinois, serving the at-large position on the Board.  

The WIAA, as defined by its Constitution, is a voluntary, unincorporated, and nonprofit organization. The membership oversees interscholastic athletic programs for 514 senior high schools and 43 junior high/middle level schools in its membership.