Improving the quality of life for women and girls in Waukesha County
MEET NICOLE WAGNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nicole Wagner joined the Women and Girls Fund in January 2023. She has spent her career in the nonprofit arena and is particularly passionate about serving the Waukesha County community. She is personally committed to issues impacting women and girls and firmly believes that empowering woman and girls is a crucial way to improve our community. Nicole worked at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin for more than 16 years, most of that time was spent leading Mission Delivery. She oversaw all aspects of program execution and has extensive experience in wish delivery, budgets, volunteer management and medical outreach. Additionally, Nicole has worked for United Way of Waukesha County and the Mental Health Association of Waukesha County.
Nicole lives in Waukesha with her husband Luke who has lived in Waukesha County his entire life. They have three children, Hannah, Eli and Jonah who are very active in school and activities in the Waukesha community.
STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors consists of community members selected from throughout the community to serve the Women and Girls Fund.
Karie Stupek
Chair
Rio Verde, AZ
Tracy Josetti
Vice Chair
New Berlin, WI
Genevieve Schmidt
Secretary
Brookfield, WI
Karen Loritz
Treasurer
Muskego, WI
Amy Sebert
Member at Large
Waukesha, WI
Lesli Boese
Delafield, WI
Abigail Carlson
Oconomowoc, WI
Jennifer Thompson Davies
Waukesha, WI
Julia Jaegersberg
Sussex, WI
Amy Kiiskila
Wauwatosa, WI
Karen Long
Pewaukee, WI
Robyn Ludtke
Lisbon, WI
Monica Nichol
Milwaukee, WI
Heather Nino
Franklin, WI
Lauren Ruff
Waukesha, WI
Marcia Rupp
Waukesha, WI
Kate Weiland
Greenfield, WI
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The board consists of the following committees, each chaired by a director:
Executive
The Executive Committee is responsible for personnel issues and any board activity that requires quick action.
Karie Stupek – Arizona | Chair
Tracy Josetti – New Berlin | Vice Chair
Genevieve Schmidt – Brookfield | Secretary
Karen Loritz – Muskego | Treasurer
Amy Sebert – Waukesha | Member At Large
Finance
The Finance Committee oversees and manages the financial aspects of the organization to ensure sound financial management, accountability, and compliance with financial regulations.
Karen Loritz – Muskego | Chair
Amy Kiiskila – Wauwatosa
Monica Nichol – Milwaukee
Fund Development
The Fund Development Committee plans, implements and monitors fundraising activity. This includes identifying potential donors, developing plans to cultivate their interest, soliciting prospects using various methods, and reviewing activity and results. The committee works closely with the marketing committee to build awareness of the Fund.
Robyn Ludtke – Lisbon | Chair
Louise Hermsen – Hartland
Karen Long – Wauwatosa
Maria Manby – Pewaukee
Sherry Pietila – Hartford
Governance
The Governance Committee provides for the board’s effectiveness and continuing development.
Amy Kiiskila – Wauwatosa
Heather Nino – Franklin
Terri Phillips – Oconomowoc
Karie Stupek – Arizona
Grants
The Grants Committee evaluates requests received from nonprofit organizations seeking support from the Women and Girls Fund unrestricted endowment funds. The Committee determines which proposals and grant amounts to recommend to the WGF Board of Directors for approval.
Marcia Rupp – Waukesha | Chair
Amy Sebert – Waukesha | Vice Chair
Lesli Boese – Delafield
Tracy Josetti – New Berlin
Karen Long – Pewaukee
Marketing
The Marketing Committee plans and implements strategies for attracting support to the Women and Girls Fund. This includes promotional materials, events and media relations. Committee members lend expertise and advice to staff for planning and implementation of activities.
Monica Nichol – Milwaukee | Chair
Abigail Carlson – Oconomowoc
Megan Gohsman – Oconomowoc
Julia Jaegersberg – Sussex
Ashley McNulty – Milwaukee
Caryl Mulder – Oconomowoc
Lauren Ruff – Waukesha
Taylor Schroeder – Hartford
Miranda Weston – Hartland
Women of Distinction
The Women of Distinction Event Committee is responsible for the successful facilitation of the annual event. It is comprised of various subcommittee Chairs and Vice Chairs to ensure fundraising and grant award goals are met, and further ensures positive positioning of the Women and Girls Fund to the community.
Genevieve Schmidt – Brookfield | Chair
Robyn Ludtke – Lisbon | Vice Chair
Jennifer Thompson Davies – Waukesha
Julia Jaegersberg – Sussex
Tracy Josetti – New Berlin
Maria Manby – Brookfield
Lorna McDaniel – Pewaukee
Andrea Petrie – Muskego
Renee Ramirez – Waukesha
Amanda Roddy – Waukesha
Lauren Ruff – Waukesha
Marcia Rupp – Waukesha
Amy Sebert – Waukesha
Jeanne Siegenthaler – Brookfield
Jennifer Stillman – New Berlin
Laura Swan – Pewaukee
Kristin Walsh – Hartland
Kate Weiland-Moores – Greenfield
Community Council
Members of the Community Council committee serve as ambassadors and champions of the Women and Girls Fund. Together, they secure input from women connected to the mission. The committee works to create opportunities for members to meet and receive updated information about the status of the Women and Girls Fund. Members serve as advisors on issues and activities related to women and girls in the community.
Betty Arndt – Milwaukee | Co-Chair
Andrea Bryant – Waukesha | Co-Chair
Kay Lettenberger – Waukesha | Co-Chair