By Laura Bird, Kristine Hansen, Shayna Mace, Katy Macek, Emily Mills, Jessica Steinhoff, Hywania Thompson, Candice Wagener and Hannah Wente
Photography by Hillary Schave | Shot on location at Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown
Our 12 Women to Watch represent individuals who are community changemakers, leaders and creative thinkers with ideas that can shape entire industries. Their journeys will inspire you.
- Ann Catlett: The Compassionate Leader
- Mercury Stardust: The Empowering DIYer
- Areli Estrada: The Smile-Maker
- Diane Hanson: The Faithful Founder
- Alyson Schaefer: The Teacher-Turned-Changemaker
- Michelle McGrath: The Youth Advocate
- Erica Halverson: The Actor-Artist Educator
- Rosa Thompson: The Role Model to Black Girls
- Karen Laing: The Caregiving Changemaker
- Megan Sollenberger: The Helping Hand for Families
- Marsha Mansfield: The Uplifting Lawyer
- Yimmuaj Yang: The Steward for BIPOC Farmers