The Culinary Changemaker: Francesca Hong
byWith her long tenure in the restaurant industry, Francesca Hong excels at taking care of people. When something isn’t working or someone is being left out, she is quick to speak up and offer support.
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The Forward-Thinker: Kristie Goforth
byKristie Goforth has been a catalyst for change and momentum throughout Dane County. Having grown up in poverty with low career expectations, Goforth rose above it all.
The Problem-Solver: Kiah Calmese Walker
byWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit Dane County, Kiah Calmese Walker didn’t miss a beat making sure hospital staff had the supplies they needed.
The Ecopreneur: Sasha Stone
byA passion can take a lifetime to develop, but Sasha Stone found hers at a young age—a love and appreciation of nature.
The Musical Modernizer: Carol Carlson
byRepresentation matters, and Carol Carlson is working to bring inclusivity of all backgrounds into classical music.
The Driving Force: Jasmine Banks
byJasmine Banks is building community in Madison through education and entrepreneurship.
2020 Women to Watch: Real Women, Real Change
byThese 12 women have concrete goals for the year ahead and can inspire us all, which is why they are 2020’s Women to Watch.
Danielle Smith: On-Site Child Care for Busy Parents
byAs a professional woman and mom herself, Danielle Smith knows firsthand the struggles of balancing work, social life and family.
Brandi Grayson: Empowering Black Families
byUrban Triage, the community resource organization Brandi Grayson founded in 2017, works to foster black families’ self-sufficiency through healing, community leadership and personal development.
Chantel Soumis: Marketing Yourself with a Disability: From Liability to Superhero
byAfter being diagnosed with MS, Chantel Soumis found an online community of support—and a community of people in similar situations who needed help marketing themselves.