Dr. Jasmine Zapata’s Work with Girls, Teens and Women
byDr. Jasmine Zapata is deeply passionate about improving health care for communities of color because as a black woman she has experienced the issue from both sides.
LOCAL WOMEN
Empowering Mothers and Saving Babies
byToday, local doulas, along with physicians, medical professionals and community advocates—many of whom are African-American women—are part of an emerging grassroots movement in Madison to turn the black infant mortality rate around.
Indigo Trails
byStacey Bean built Indigo Trails, which offers mindfulness retreats, wellness nights, personal coaching and yoga (in a barn!).
Angels Loving Care
byAfter earning her master’s degree in health administration, Julie Nowak launched her own caregiving business, Angels Loving Care, in 2014, and has seen the enterprise grow like wildfire.
A Creative Ecosystem
byCODAworx has been around for only five years yet has gained recognition among artists all over the world and will likely expand to serve international clients next year, says founder and CEO Toni Sikes.
Axios Life Coaching
byJara Rios founded Axios Life Coaching in 2016 and has expanded its offerings to include career-related and relationship-based coaching, as well as grief counseling.
What To Do After Calling It Quits
byRetirement Life Coach Mary Helen Conroy says that instead of regarding retirement as the end of an era, you should view it as a new beginning.
Making an Impact: Ruth Robarts
byAt their 2018 Community Volunteer Awards, the United Way recognized Ruth Robarts with a Distinguished Service award. Robarts, 71, has volunteered for the past eight years with the Literacy Network, teaching classes in English and citizenship.
Making an Impact: Annie Weatherby-Flowers
byIt’s hard to know where to begin in describing the impact Annie Weatherby-Flowers, 59, has had on the Madison community.
Making an Impact: Mary Fulton
byMary Fulton, 69, was brought up with the value of standing up for justice. One might even say social justice work is in her blood.