A Community Health Champion
byAs the oldest active Black doula in Dane County, Uchenna Jones has helped birth over a thousand babies. She’s also witnessed the increase of more doulas of color joining the ranks over her 23-year tenure.
As the oldest active Black doula in Dane County, Uchenna Jones has helped birth over a thousand babies. She’s also witnessed the increase of more doulas of color joining the ranks over her 23-year tenure.
Exploring the current landscape of funding for women-led startups and the impact of female venture capital and accelerator programs in Madison.
Introducing this year’s group of inspiring changemakers who tirelessly push for progress.
Heather Lott’s career seemed designed for the Dane County New Teacher Project (DCNTP), a consortium of 18 school districts focused on supporting beginning teachers through mentorship.
As founder and executive director of her foster-based organization, Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Lauren Brinkman helps all-breed pets from high-kill shelters in other states.
In April 2023, Courtney Willegal opened the 11,000-square-foot The Sensory Zone, an inclusive indoor activity space on Madison’s East Side.
As executive director of Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin, Christine Benedict helps other girls discover their own strength and potential through running.
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 beyond that.
Augusta Brulla uses her art-making background to help local artists develop business acumen and connect with organizations that might purchase their work.
The deepest pain can often become an individual’s biggest passion — something Anne Michels knows well.
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