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WF Celebration of Impact

May 4, 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This was a chance to reflect on and celebrate our accomplishments. We heard from grant partners, HER Scholars, board directors, and others to deepen our appreciation for the collective power of philanthropy.

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Attendees heard from:

Board Directors:

Sandy Cunningham, HER Scholarship Committee Chair
Ashton Henry, Event Committee Chair
Nicole Horvath, Grant Advisory Committee Chair
Beth Odian, Advocacy Committee Chair
Monica Shah-Davidson, Board Chair

Special Guest:
Lynnette Elliot, (nee Jones) HER Scholar

You might be familiar with Lynnette… she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing and launched her career in direct patient care during the global health pandemic. Lynette’s career has taken a few turns and we’ll hear the latest. For the first part of the story, please visit the HER Scholarship tab.

Additional Guest Speakers:

Alejandra Anastas
Gillian Lester-George de Montesinos
Alexandria Staubach
Kosana Stojcevic

Board Challenge

The board of directors donated more than $5,000 specifically to offset the expenses associated with this event. They challenge attendees and the community to match their collective effort by donating $5,000 or more before May 31, 2023. Each new gift received from attendees in May is counted toward the goal. Please show your support for women in our community with an investment today.

The Ugly Facts

Women have lost the right to body autonomy.
Women were disproportionately and negatively impacted by the global health pandemic. As a result of COVID-19, women have reduced economic opportunities and have been pushed into poverty at higher rates than men. They have decreased access to health/wellness care and increased incidence of sexual exploitation, and gender-based violence.
Women are still woefully underrepresented as elected officials at every level of government.

The Cheerful Facts

The power of philanthropy can create the change we all want now.
Women’s Funds move money nine times faster than traditional philanthropic organizations.
Every gift is valued.

Possible Pathways to $5,000 and more… #23andYOU

One person gives $5,000.
At least 23 people each make a gift of $230.
All 100+ people make gifts of $50.
At least 12 people give $23 per month for the next 12 months.

Thank you for your donation. Because of you we are closer to our goal!

Alejandra Anastas

Janette Braverman

Lisa Breitsprecker

Beth Daniel

Heidi Dressler

Michelle Ebben

Lynette A. Elliott

Justin Fermenich

Girls Rock Milwaukee

Annette Jacobson

Katie Klein

Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke

Bridget Maniaci

Carrie Mihal

Brittani Miller

Dena Nord

Jane Peavler

Julie Ragland

Victoria Ronn

Keri Schroeder

Jenny Steffens

Kosana Stojcevic

Janet Tallberg

Suzie Van Cleave

Marian Vieux

Kelly Wesolowski

Debra H. Zarne

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