Madeleine Niebauer: The Work-Life Champion
byMadeleine Niebauer embraced remote work and flexible schedules well before those terms became part of our vernacular.
LOCAL WOMEN
Myra McNair: Diversifying Mental Health Resources
byMyra McNair founded Anesis Therapy as a sole practitioner in 2016, and she’s been working tirelessly since to provide the BIPOC population with mental health services they feel comfortable with and diversifying the therapist spectrum with a staff that is multilingual and multicultural.
Rebecka Crandall: The Bearer of Truth
byRebecka Crandall aims to change the narrative on mental health and addiction by sharing what works, drawing from her personal and professional experiences.
Kimberly Anderson: A New Approach to Education
byKimberly Anderson’s 20-plus years in education has led to her most recent venture: Creating a school for kids who are floundering in the current education system.
Kat Casey: Using the Healing Power of Yoga
byWhen Kat Casey opened Mala Yoga Center in 2016, her mission was to offer a space where all people, regardless of ability, could heal and come together as a community.
Erin Fabrizius: Lobbying for Good
byAs a farm girl growing up in Poynette, Wis., Erin Fabrizius never imagined she would be a lobbyist, educating Wisconsin nonprofit groups on unlocking their potential through policy and legislation.
Carey Zawlocki: The Compassionate Creative
byCarey Zawlocki helps kids cultivate mental and emotional wellness at Monroe Street Arts Center (MSAC), which offers visual art and music instruction.
Caitlin McGahan: Making Change at the Micro Level
byCaitlin McGahan says her career and volunteer work thus far has been like stitching together a quilt — still a work in progress — but piece by piece, it’s becoming more clear what her purpose is.
Brandie de la Rosa: Transforming Trauma in the Workplace
byBrandie de la Rosa co-created Purple Evolution, a mobile app that provides help for domestic violence victims, and then went on to found E3 Inspire, an organization that works with companies to create trauma-informed policies and practices in their workplaces.
Ali Muldrow on Next-Gen Leaders
byMadison school board president and GSAFE co-director Ali Muldrow understands that the key to a better, more just society is through our youth.