Heather Murray: Addressing the Childcare Shortage
As the owner and director of Arthouse Preschool, Heather Murray is responsible for 30 children and six staff members. But her sense of responsibility extends far... Read more.
Amanda Marek: Racing to Keep Kids Healthy
Amanda Marek is the executive director of Active Youth Wisconsin, a nonprofit working to give kids accessible opportunities to be active and promote the physical... Read more.
Shaney Andler: Tackling Youth Mental Health
Personal experiences inspired Shaney Andler to write a manual for young people — “Back Pocket Tools for Teens to Nurture Their Mental Health.”... Read more.
Kristie GoForth: Pedaling Forward for the Greater Good
As executive director of Free Bikes 4Kidz Madison (FB4K) and a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, GoForth is committed to providing access to the bicycling... Read more.
Alyson Schaefer: The Teacher-Turned-Changemaker
Alyson Schaefer has big plans this year for her business, Mental Fitness 4 Teens, including launching an affiliate program to expand her programming to kids in younger... Read more.
Michelle McGrath: The Youth Advocate
As project coordinator for the Waunakee Community Cares Coalition, an organization dedicated to the prevention of substance misuse and encouraging positive mental... Read more.
A Bowl Full of Comfort
Madison is a city full of delicious soup (and chili) stops.... Read more.
Seven Madison Coffee Hot Spots
Where to order your next freshly-brewed, crafted cup.... Read more.
Leveraging a Career Move to Your Advantage
Lydia Zeller didn’t set out on an executive path, but her career journey led there. The Madison native is CEO of Flyte, a Minneapolis-based healthcare company.... Read more.
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone to Thrive
Sue Erickson is the COO at UnityPoint Health and celebrating a 33-year career within Meriter/UnityPoint Health. She credits mentorship, collaboration and getting... Read more.