In the Line of Fire
byYou’d be hard-pressed to find women more enthusiastic about their work than the Madison Fire Department’s Debi Dahl, Jillian Kjeldahl and Lisa Becher.
FEATURES
Sky Savior
byBy Shayna Mace | Photography by Hillary Schave During her college years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Cynthia Griffin answered an ad…
Breaking Down Barriers
byBy Shayna Mace | Photography by Hillary Schave Being a police officer can be one of the most challenging jobs — but with it…
The Voice of Calm During an Emergency
byBy Nikki Kallio | Photography by Hillary Schave Walking into a huge auditorium full of applicants for the Dane County Public Safety Communications Center,…
Purely Political
bySure, politics are divisive. But area women who work in the field say there’s so much more to politics than that — mentorship, making an impact and bridging divides are all reasons they say they love what they do.
Emboldening Community-Led Advocacy
byHow one organization rebranded and changed focus to invite aspiring nonprofits to work hand-in-hand for greater community impact.
Tone Shift
byHow UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs is civilizing political discourse before the election.
The Importance of Mentorship in Politics
byTwo women reflect on their special mentor-mentee relationship.
Making the News
byWisconsinEye’s Lisa Pugh brings a thoughtful, advocacy-focused edge to “Newsmakers.”
How to Get Involved
byWhether you want to become more informed about social issues or are considering running for office, here are several groups to help you get started.