Karen Laing: The Caregiving Changemaker
byKaren Laing didn’t set out to become a midwife, lactation consultant or tech CEO when she enrolled in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1989.
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Michelle McGrath: The Youth Advocate
byAs project coordinator for the Waunakee Community Cares Coalition, an organization dedicated to the prevention of substance misuse and encouraging positive mental health for teens, Michelle McGrath is working to expand the organization’s influence and reach.
Marsha Mansfield: The Uplifting Lawyer
byAs director of LIFT Wisconsin, Marsha Mansfield wants to make legal services accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Diane Hanson: The Faithful Founder
byEverything Diane Hanson does is guided by her Christian faith. “I was born a peacemaker. I always knew that about myself,” says the former chaplain.
Rosa Thompson: The Role Model to Black Girls
byAs the founder of Black Girl Magic Educational Services, an organization serving girls in fourth through eight grades who identify as Black, African American and multiracial, Rosa Thompson’s influence in Madison is profound.
Megan Sollenberger: The Helping Hand for Families
byWhile millions of people who are mothers don’t found an organization based off of diaper need, that’s exactly what Megan Sollenberger did — starting The Village Diaper Bank in 2018, a nonprofit that provides free diapers and wipes to families in need.
Ann Catlett: The Compassionate Leader
byAnn Catlett started Solace Friends in 2018 to provide end-of-life care for people who are housing insecure, impoverished or don’t have a place or people to turn to at the end of life.
What Are They Up To Now? 2020 Women to Watch Recap
byWe checked in with some of our 2020 Women to Watch to see what they’ve been up to.
2021 Women to Watch
byThey’re champions of diversity, problem-solvers, changemakers, forward-thinkers and inspiring innovators.
The Light in the Darkness: Dominique Christian
byIt wasn’t until Dominique Christian had an all-consuming mental breakdown in 2015 that she sought help, even though she was aware there were resources that could help her.