Fond du Lac School District Equity Coordinator

By laura / June 8, 2020 / Comments Off on Fond du Lac School District Equity Coordinator

What better time than the present to illuminate our community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Laurice Snyder first shared her story during her 2017 TEDx Talk, then she shared it with us.  We were honored to sit down with Laurice and hear her personal journey that led her…

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Brita McCullough Followed Her Calling

By laura / June 4, 2020 /

What better time than the present to illuminate our community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. From the moment I met Dr. Brita McCullough in the delivery room, I knew she was someone special.  Her compassion and patience radiated the room as I was about to become a first-time…

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Salchert Meats Owner Katie Fuhrmann

By laura / May 21, 2020 /

We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Memories come flooding back to me as I walk through the doors of Salchert Meats.  It seems like yesterday that I was rocking in one of their chairs enjoying the flavor of my cherry Dum-Dum. It fills me with joy knowing that this fifth-generation business is…

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Self-Taught Artist Mary Wehner

By laura / May 18, 2020 /

We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Mary Wehner is a self-taught artist who inspires others to embrace their creativity.  She is illuminating… Mary Wehner Self-taught artist Mary Wehner has spent the majority of her life in Fond du Lac.  Mary primarily focuses on abstract painting and poetry.  She…

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Finding Purpose In The Pain

By laura / May 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Finding Purpose In The Pain

We are sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Mara and I have shared many laughs over the years.  Her positivity and sense of humor will light up any room.  Mara is finding purpose during this challenging season in her life.  She is illuminating… Mara Springborn Mara Springborn loves to laugh…

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Boudry Dental Offers Compassionate Care

By laura / May 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Boudry Dental Offers Compassionate Care

We are sharing our Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Tammy Boudry of Boudry Dental is changing the world, one smile at a time.  I recognized Tammy’s authenticity the moment I met her.  Her sense of humor will light up a room, she is illuminating the Fond du Lac community and beyond.…

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Change The World Through Kindness

By laura / May 4, 2020 /

We are sharing our Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Camille illuminates the power of positivity with her genuine smile.  A smile can change the world. Camille Rosenmeier Camille Rosenmeier was born to a large Catholic family in Wisconsin.  While the appearance of her family was perfect, Camille’s childhood was marked by…

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Book Club Leader Amy Manion

By laura / April 30, 2020 / Comments Off on Book Club Leader Amy Manion

From Director of Library Services to Thelma’s Book Club, Amy illuminates the power of learning. We are sharing our Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired.  Amy is a blessing to the Fond du Lac community. Amy Manion A Wisconsin native, Amy Manion grew up in the suburbs of Milwaukee.  She is an…

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Park Ridge Organics Farmer Robyn Calvey

By laura / April 27, 2020 / Comments Off on Park Ridge Organics Farmer Robyn Calvey

The Illuminating Women Project highlights 30 inspiring women from Fond du Lac County. We’re sharing this exhibition online so you can feel inspired.  This week we’re highlighting the owner of Park Ridge Organics, Robyn Calvey, because she is illuminating… Robyn Calvey Robyn Calvey owns Park Ridge Organics, an organic farm on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment…

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American Dream Inspired Female Priest

By laura / April 23, 2020 /

The Illuminating Women Project highlights 30 inspiring women from Fond du Lac County. We’re sharing this exhibition online so you can feel inspired.  This week we’re highlighting the Canon Precentor at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mother Ezgi Saribay Perkins.  Mother Ezgi Perkins now serves St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ripon and St. Mary’s Episcopal Chapel in…

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