Diane Ballweg’s High-Flying Journey
byLongtime philanthropist Diane Ballweg’s many passions include the arts, social justice and aviation.
LOCAL WOMEN
Nurturing Change
byA group of passionate advocates work to promote and improve health outcomes for Black women — particularly in the maternal health arena.
A Determined Doula
byQwantese Winters is founder of Oasis Maternal Care and care coordinator for First Care Clinic, a pregnancy resource center for women offering free, confidential services.
Black Women at the Forefront of Change
byThe Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness built the Well Black Doula Partner Collective to help improve healthy outcomes for Black babies.
Compassionate Care for All
byAt Harambee Doula Care and Holistic Services, director of doula programming Chandra Lewis says their focus is “the Black birthing body.”
Healthy Heart, Healthy Parent
byDr. Kara Hoppe is spearheading important research concerning hypertension in birthing people during and post-pregnancy.
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.
Our 2025 Women to Watch Lead These Worthy Causes
byLearn more about our 2025 class of Women to Watch and the amazing organizations they lead.
Updates on Our 2024 Women to Watch
byLast year’s class of Women to Watch were busy — expanding programs and initiatives they lead, raising money for worthy causes and championing important issues, including youth mental health and cancer research funding.
2025 Women to Watch
byIntroducing this year’s group of inspiring changemakers who tirelessly push for progress.