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Leadership Society
Annual Leadership Recognition
Thank you to our Leadership donors for your impactful contributions in 2024. You've helped us take bold steps towards preventing family homelessness, ensuring youth mental wellness, closing the digital divide, and reducing barriers to employment.
United Way honors Leadership and Tocqueville Society donors from the previous calendar year in the Annual Leadership Registry. Please verify your 2024 giving here by February 28, 2025, to be included in the upcoming publication. Donor Network members without a $1,200 giving expectation do not need to verify their gift.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Worcester, Account Manager of Community and Leadership Gifts.
Diversity Leadership Society
Welcome New Co-Chairs!
Please join Diversity Leadership Society in welcoming our new Co-Chairs, Dante Houston and Ashley Smith.
Dante has nearly 25 years of experience in non-profit healthcare and previously served on the Emerging Leaders Council.
Ashley, a Senior Associate at Michael Best, has previously served as an Emerging Leaders Co-Chair and council member.
We also welcome back returning Co-Chair, Tracie Sparks, who continues to be heavily involved with United Way and supportive of our Annual Campaign.
If you would like to learn more about Diversity Leadership Society, please contact Diamond Herring-Rodgers.
Women United
Co-Chair Welcome
The Women's Leadership Council welcomes new co-chair Erika Smith of Froedtert Health to serve alongside returning Co-Chair, Lee Anne Conta of von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Erika has previously co-chaired our Emerging Leaders Donor Networks and has been involved with United Way for more than 15 years.
Save the Date for Women United's Signature Events in 2025:
• Women United Bruncheon at the Pfister Hotel – Tuesday, May 13, 2025
• Women United SPREE: Shopping for Change at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel – Friday, November 14, 2025
If you would like to learn more about Women United, please contact Nancy Clarkin.
Emerging Leaders
Welcome New Co-Chairs!
Please join Emerging Leaders in welcoming our new Co-Chair, Jacqueline Whelan! Jacqueline, of Chorus Health Plans, began involvement with United Way in 2020. She's taken on leadership roles within Emerging Leaders' Develop Committee and helped plan the 2024 Executive Panel. She has a passion for education and giving back to the community.
Jacqueline joins Alex Lackore (EY) and Lindsey Ashenden (ManpowerGroup) for their second terms.
If you would like to learn more about Emerging Leaders, please contact Kristen Hagen.
Pride United
Pride United Member Connect
Thank you to those who joined us at our January Pride United Member Connect, sponsored by Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
A special thank you to Reinhart's CEO, Albert Orr, for joining us and affirming Reinhart's support for Safe & Stable Homes and the Queer community.
Save the Date for our 2025 Pride Homecoming on September 19 at the Milwaukee Historical Society! The event will continue to be inclusive and feature music from Milwaukee's own DJ Shawna!
If you would like to learn more about Pride United, please contact Diamond Herring-Rodgers.
Technology United
Welcome New Co-Chairs!
Technology United welcomes our new Co-Chairs in 2025, Stacy Zaja and Julia Boss.
Stacy, the Assistant Director of STEM Outreach at Northwestern Mutual, has been actively involved with United Way since 2002, sharing expertise with student engagement efforts.
Julia, an IT Principal Program Manager at GE HealthCare, brings a fresh perspective to the council, contributing ideas for membership engagement and recruitment.
Save the Date for our 2025 CIO Forum on Friday, March 14! Meet our new Co-Chairs and mingle with other Tech United supporters. Register here.
If you would like to learn more about Technology United, please contact Cassidy Korpela.
LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.)
Welcome New Co-Chairs!
Join us in welcoming our new Co-Chairs, Rachael Chupka and Brianna Hogans!
Rachael Chupka, of Northwestern Mutual, has been a dedicated supporter of United Way since her internship days. She actively contributes as both a LINC member and a key player in her corporate campaigns, leading their efforts to make an even greater impact.
Brianna Hogans, of Baird, joined LINC in 2024 and quickly made her mark! Brianna is already planning some exciting initiatives for her Baird colleagues in the coming year.
Rachael and Brianna join Jaquilynn Huff, of Kohler, for her second term.
If you would like to learn more about LINC, please contact Kristen Hagen.
Retire United
New Co-Chair Welcome
Retire United is thrilled to welcome our new Co-Chair, Deidra Edwards, alongside our returning Co-Chair, Dave Michalski, U.S. Bank retiree. Under their leadership, the committee will continue to promote and encourage the vibrant engagement of retirees in support of our community.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thank you to our 2023-2024 Co-Chairs, Antoinette (Toni) Liddy and Linda Vieth, for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the Retire United network over the past two years.
If you would like to learn more about Retire United, please contact Alejandra Anastas.
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