Angela Wallace is helping families as the executive director of Logan’s Heart and Smiles, a nonprofit that makes accessibility and safety modifications to the homes of families with children with disabilities.
Sarah Jacobson’s program, called Confidance, opens the door to dance for all students.
Susan Yackee, director of UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, has achieved a lot in recent years, including creating the first La Follette School Policy Poll and the Wisconsin Main Street Agenda Project.
At the Progress Center for Black Women, Jazmynn Appleton connects with and mentors Black entrepreneurs, plans networking events for the Center and cultivates relationships with Madison-area businesses.
Personal experiences inspired Shaney Andler to write a manual for young people — “Back Pocket Tools for Teens to Nurture Their Mental Health.”
Qwantese Dourese Winters is living all of her dreams as a community agriculturist, food doula, writer, artist and co-host of a PBS TV show.
Uchenna Jones’ passion for holistic health and wellness inspired her to establish the Madison Gospel 5K Foundation five years ago.
Based off of her experiences and a desire to help Black women avoid financial pitfalls, Afra Smith founded The Melanin Project, a business providing financial coaching and education about building wealth.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, six Native women share how their culture, traditions and elders have influenced who they are today.
Nowhere but Madison feels like home to Arvina Martin. She logged a year in Arizona, spent part of middle school in Washington, D.C. and attended Dartmouth. College in New Hampshire, but they couldn’t compete.