Focus Areas
WHY IT MATTERS
Equity among people is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
FACTS
In Wisconsin, men are 2.5 times more likely to be in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) occupations than women.
Although the number of women in the U.S. Congress has reached an all-time high, more women need those roles. If trends continue at the current rate, women will not hold an equal share of seats until the year 2117. We can’t wait that long…
One Woman, One Vote
The theme for this Community Talk Back is INCLUSIVENESS and the importance of ensuring everyone feels welcome to vote. The League of Women Voters will be on hand to check voter registration as well as register voters. Following a brief welcome with remarks from Denise Thomas, is the viewing of the PBS documentary, One Woman, One Vote.
WF Presents showcased with a MBJ slide deck
The Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee recently honored 12 Milwaukee women, including Raquel Filmanowicz of BMO Harris Bank and Becky House of Rockwell Automation, as "Futurists in our Community," as part of its "The Future, 2030," event. Check out the...
Social Capital, a Podcast with Lisa Attonito, by Lori Highby
Pictured here, (R) is Lisa Attonito, Executive Director of the Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee and Lori Highby, (L) President of Keystone Click, in the Keystone studio for the podcast recording. "What advice would you offer to the business professional who is...