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Women United

A powerful network of women who strengthen our community through an investment of talent, compassion, and philanthropy.

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As one of the largest donor networks in the world, Women United brings together strong, passionate women, each sharing their unique experiences and expertise. 

Changing Lives

Over the past 20 years, Women United was key in supporting the Healthy Youth initiative, specifically the nationally recognized Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. The Women United Endowment Fund still supports these evidence-based strategies that align with Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative in perpetuity.

Beginning in 2023, Women United is embracing the latest United Way initiative, Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds. The goal is to change the lives of high school students by focusing on prevention, equity, and access to mental health services.

Member Benefits

Over 1,600 members of Women United have raised over $240 million since 2002. You can be part of creating lasting change in our community for so many in need. In addition, you can:

 

Become a Member Today

If your employer runs a United Way workplace campaign, please give $1,200+ through your workplace. All other donors click “Donate Now & Join” to open a new page and start your online donation. You will need to create a username and password so you can make your gift today.

 

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Council Members

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Women's Leadership Council Co-chairs

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Lee Anne N. Conta, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

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Erika Smith, Froedtert ThedaCare Health

Women United Global Leadership Council Representative

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Stacy Williams, Baird

Women's Leadership Council Members

Sandra Botcher, Northwestern Mutual*

Krista Brookman, Northwestern Mutual

Patty Cadorin, Community Volunteer*

Sharon Canter, Community Volunteer

Cheryl Carron, Jones Lang LaSalle*

Stephanie Chedid, Luther Manor*

Lisa Cieslak, GMR Marketing

Rachael Conrad, Rockwell Automation

Julia Currie, Direct Supply

April Dunn, Community Volunteer

Jane Durment, The Marcus Corporation - Retiree*

Jennifer Fahey, PwC

Lisa Fernandez, Deloitte LLP

Monica Genz, BMO

Cecelia Gore, Brewers Community Foundation*

Linda Gorens-Levey, General Capital Group*

Brighid Hillmuth, PNC

Kadie Jelenchick, Foley & Lardner LLP

Jasmine Johnson, Versiti Inc.

Dana Johnson, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Meg Kurlinski, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Ginger Lazovik, Keller Williams Falk Ruvin Gallagher

Gail Lione, Dentons*

Christine Liu McLaughlin, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.*

Linda Mellowes, Community Volunteer*

Amy O'Brien, Enterprise Mobility 

Candy Pindyck, Community Volunteer*

Leslie Plamann, EY

Bobbi Sagan, Husco

Thelma A. Sias, We Energies - Retiree*

Lynn Sprangers, 54 Hands Productions*

Ann Stadler, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Mary Ellen Stanek, Baird*

Judie Taylor, Journey21, Inc.

Anne Tidmore, Johnson Financial Group

Susan Waldman, Johnson Controls

Jennifer Westphal, MGIC Investment Corporation

Aimee Wiedmeyer, Community Volunteer

Leslie Wininger, Advocate Health

Melody Wolske, PwC*

Katrene Zelenovskiy, Quarles 

Jessica Zeratsky, Dykema

*Emeritus Member

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Get Involved

For questions or more information about joining Women United, please contact Nancy Clarkin via email or at 414.269.1990.