
Event proceeds work to advance equity for women…by providing HER Scholarships, supporting Grants to area NFP organizations addressing systemic issues, and convening the community to change attitudes, behavior, and culture. Thank you for your investment.
Watch the recording of the complete event, including the Keynote Address by Meghan Duggan and the recognition of the 11 Game Changers named by our Event Sponsors.
Please know the Event Program is available below.
Enjoy…
Highlights…
- Meghan Duggan says, “trust, communication, and unity” are essential in order to change the game. She also reminds us that we “need to see it, to be it.”
- The Game Changers inspire us to challenge the norms…when we envision something more, we can work to achieve new ways.
- Celeste Cuffie, Event Emcee, reminds us that we are all “players” who matter, who have power, and whose actions can make change. “We are ALL Game Changers.”
- Julie Ragland, Board Chair, says, “Having a Women’s Fund in our community keeps women inthe conversation.”
- Marilka Velez, Signature Sponsor Representative and Vice Chair speaks about the common bond that Associated Bank and the Women’s Fund has…local roots.
- Monica Shah-Davidson, Event Chair, invites us to join her in supporting the Women’s Fund…she says, “our investments in the Women’s Fund are driving equity forward.”
- Lisa Attonito, Executive Director encourages us to think about RBG as a Game Changer and honor her legacy with a gift to the Women’s Fund. Lisa also asks for a commitment to be game changers and using our power. Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Money.

Signature Sponsor
Visionary Sponsor
Innovation Sponsor
American Family Insurance
Baird
BMO Harris Bank
Concordia University Wisconsin
Herb Kohl Philanthropies
Kane Communications Group
Equity Sponsor
Deloitte
Foley & Lardner
Quarles & Brady
Julie Ragland / Monica Shah-Davidson
2020 Sponsors
CIBC
Institute for Women’s Leadership at Marquette University
Annette Jacobson
Johnson Financial Group
J.P. Morgan
Jeannie Martin
MGIC
Michael Best
New Resources Consulting
Northwestern Mutual Women’s ERG
Ogletree Deakins
Holly Ryan
Erika Sander
Event Emcee
Celeste Cuffie
CEO and Founder, Life Empowered Consulting Services
Change Management Specialist, Molson Coors Beverage Company
Event Committee
Monica Shah-Davidson, Chair
Celeste Cuffie
Nicole Horvath
Paige Hunt
Melissa McCord
Joell Poole
Team Captains
Kristin Carlson, Focal Point Coaching
Nicole Horvath, Cardinal Stritch University
Paige Hunt, Johnson Controls
Sheila Long, MalamaDoe
Jackie Mortenson, Milwaukee Women Inc.
Joell Poole Bela Roongta
Laj Waghray, Red Crane Films
Lisa Weisman, LM Club