Encouraging Girls On – and Off – the Ice
byTara Groth cofounded the Madison Dragons in 2023, which recently finished its first season with one 10 and under (10U) team and two 12U teams.
LOCAL WOMEN
Piecing Together the Out-of-School Care Puzzle
byWhen women began entering the workforce in greater numbers in the 1970s, the need for safe after-school childcare options led
to the launch of Wisconsin Youth Company in Madison.
Fostering Next-Gen Problem-Solvers
byRoxie Hentz’s nonprofit, CEOs of Tomorrow, is targeted to youth in grades four through 12 to develop business solutions for societal problems.
Lending Some Heart to the Field of Medicine
byDr. Mehta’s goal with NerdBugs is to help young patients feel seen — regardless of their diagnosis — and to provide an educational tool that can help providers and family members explain what is going on within their bodies.
Making a Difference, Post-Retirement
byAfter successful careers in medicine, community engagement, hospitality and teaching, these women are continuing to make a difference in their next chapter, skillfully using their knowledge and influence.
Using “Gray Power” to Advocate for Human Health
byAfter Dr. Davidson’s clinical work ended in 2019, she focused her expertise as a public health advocate for a number of organizations.
From Community Connection to Children’s Futures
byAfter retiring, Becky Steinhoff shifted her talents to philanthropy, leading the PRL Keystone Foundation, a Madison nonprofit that promotes equity for women and children through focused initiatives and grants to area nonprofits.
A Delicious Start to a Charitable Finish
byAfter 40 years in the hospitality industry, Lea Culver has finally had time in the last few years to reflect on her career journey.
Artfully Creating Her Next Chapter
byIn June 2022, Moberly retired, with the intention to become a small business owner and open her own glass and metal studio.
How Felicia’s Donation Closet Helps Domestic Violence Survivors
byA local nonprofit helps those who have experienced domestic violence feel a sense of home again.