Madison Kids Expo
Join the BRAVA gals at Madison Kids Expo, March 3 & 4! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit madisonkidsexpo.com
MELISSA SARGENT: FIGHTING FORWARD
State Rep. Melissa Sargent says she’s “building a Wisconsin that matches what our dreams are for the future of the state.” The Madison Democrat says her passion for championing equality is inspired by her children and her community.
EMILY KUHN: GETTING INFO OUT TO VOTERS
When your baby has colic, any new mom can find it hard to keep up with politics. But struggling was new territory for Emily Kuhn, who has a master’s degree in public policy.
ALYSSA KENNEY: DIALING UP DIGITAL EQUITY
Alyssa Kenney, executive director of DANEnet, reminds us that 14,000 homes in Dane County don’t have access to the Internet as of 2017. Many don’t have computers. She vows to get 1,000 computers out into the community and connect 1,000 households to the Internet by the end of 2018.
AMY RECOB: PUTTING KIDS’ HEALTH FIRST
“I’m all about supporting kids in healthcare initiatives,” exclaims Meriter Foundation senior development director and BugaBees creator Amy Recob. “Because it’s hard to see children struggle, especially knowing when they have the right support, they learn to be self-reliant…”
Stylist’s POV
BRAVA stylist Shanna Wolf reveals the type of boutique that captivates her eye—and heart.
EMILY SAMSON: HELPING NEIGHBORS UNITE
Madison police officer Emily Samson is redefining Neighborhood Watch with the Good Neighbor Project. Samson began flipping the Neighborhood Watch model when she realized some in the community found it over-vigilant and didn’t agree with its guidelines.
ALEKSANDRA ZGIERSKA: CHANGING THE COURSE OF TREATING ADDICTION
For people trapped in the torturous undertow of opioid addiction, true recovery is riddled with obstacles. Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska is working to ensure they can have access to skilled clinicians without being derailed by stigma or jail.
KALYANNA WILLIAMS: MOO-VING THE EQUITY NEEDLE IN THE AG INDUSTRY
A non-farm girl raised on the west side of Chicago and in the suburbs of Phoenix, Kalyanna Williams didn’t know she’d be serving her community via a career in agriculture.
Upcoming BRAVA Night Out Events
BRAVA Magazine invites you to join us for our monthly Brava Night Out events at local businesses! View details and registration information for our upcoming Brava Night Out events here.