2019 Joan P. Schaupp Women’s

Empowerment (WE)Conference

All It Takes is One October 18, 2019: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

YWCA Greater Green Bay 230 South Madison Street

Green Bay, WI 54301

The 2019 Joan P. Schaupp (WE) Conference: All it Takes is One

Join us as we create a space for you to enhance your personal, familial, and community lives at a day-long empowerment conference—a wonderful networking opportunity in Green Bay. This annual conference brings together a broad range of community members from all sectors (e.g. educators, community organizers, systems practitioners, criminal justice, and health and medical practitioners) to share current realities, information, and strategies, as well as to network with peers around issues that impact the lives of women and girls. The goal is to encourage learning and dialogue to address and respond to the empowerment of women and girls. This conference will provide participants with the opportunities to build the knowledge, skills and behaviors to identify and remove barriers that often prevent women and girls from being everything they were created to be. Wherever you are in your life journey, connect with others who are similar and different from you,

and who can contribute to your personal and professional development. Hear stories of successful

women in a range of professions who have been right where you are and experienced success

where you would like to go.

The 2019 (WE) Conference offerings includes:

• Education and Empowerment

• Business and Services

• Culture and Advocacy

• A Mini-Conference: The Reggio Emilia Approach

Mini conference: The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood

The Reggio Emilia philosophy to early childhood education is an approach that values and trusts children and their ability to develop and grow organically, and in ways that best support their current developmental needs. When we view children as learners who are valuable members of the community, we then change the way we view children. When that lens shifts, we can positively and effectively adjust the way we support their needs as they journey through childhood, into adulthood and throughout the community. The 2019 Reggio Emilia Mini Conference is geared toward early education teachers (e.g. childcare providers, group daycare, pre-school, pre-K, home school and family childcare providers) as well as parents. Early childhood daycare providers will receive professional development credits and a certificate of attendance. For more information, contact Sarah Bucio at sbucio@ywcagreenbay.org.

Continuing Education

The YWCA Greater Green Bay is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours

(CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. The

2019 YWCA Women’s Empowerment (WE) Conference All It Takes is One is designated for Certified

Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES)

to receive up to 6.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. For more information, please

contact Kristina Shelton, Program Director Kshelton@ywcagreenbay.org.

CEUs may also be available from the Board of Social Work, Board of Peace Officer Standards and

Trainings, and the Board of Continuing Legal Education. WE Conference Certificates of Attendance

are also available per request. For more information, contact Monica Steinbrecher at

msteinbrecher@ywcagreenbay.org .

Social Media Incorporating social media into our conferences and events gives our organization and community the ability to connect with a broader audience around the topic we care most about – empowering women! We encourage all our event participants to like/favorite, share and comment on conference social media content featuring favorite topics, presenters, attendees and moments! Participants are also encouraged to ask tweet questions and answers using the event-specific hashtags below.

• Facebook: @YWCAGreenBay

• Twitter: @YWCAGreenBay

• Hashtags:

• #betheone

• #YWCAGreenBay

• #WEConference2019 Food and Beverages Coffee and light snacks will be provided in the morning and early afternoon as attendees arrive and get settled into the conference sessions. Lunch will be provided, and the cost of food, beverages and snacks is covered by the conference registration fee. Attendees with food allergies or considerations are encouraged to contact Monica Steinbrecher msteinbrecher@ywcagreenbay.org for potential accommodations.

WE Conference Agenda

**Indicates Reggio Emilia Track

Welcome Activities

7:30 – 8:30 Registration, Check-In and Networking; Main Lobby Open for Business: Madison Street Boutique (2nd floor) 8:30 – 8:45 Welcome – WE Conference Introduction; Cowles Auditorium Renita Robinson, MEd, MS | CEO, YWCA Greater Green Bay 8:50 – 10:00 Morning Keynote – All It Takes Is One: Becoming a Contagion Worth Catching; Cowles Auditorium Ashley Anne, PhD | Founder, Lotus Healing, LLC

*Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

**No Small Matter – Feature Length Documentary Viewing; Location TBD 10:00 –10:15 Break Open for Business: Madison Street Boutique (2nd floor)

Workshops: Session I

10:15 – 11:30

1A: The Truth about Being Human; LaForce Room Ashley Anne, PhD | Founder, Lotus Healing, LLC Track: Education and Empowerment

*Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

1B: The Legacy of One; Baer Room Heather Faulkner I Director, Young Life Green Bay

Track: Culture and Advocacy *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

1C: Advancing Our Community One Business at a Time; Laird Room Bridget Krage O’Connor I Owner/Principal, O’Connor Connective Track: Business and Services

Mid-Days Events: Performance, Lunch and Power Panel

11:35 – 12:05 Lunch and Performance by The Hands and Feet Dance Team; Cowles Auditorium Open for Business: Madison Street Boutique (2nd floor)

12:00 – 1:15 **Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education; Conference Room Sarah Bucio, Child Care Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay Track: Reggio Emilia

12:05 – 1:05 Women’s Power Panel; Cowles Auditorium

o Carol Bruess I Resident Scholar Cassandra Voss Center, St. Norbert College

o Bridget Krage O’Connor I Owner/Principal, O’Connor Connective o Alice Skenadore I Director, Wise Women Gathering Place o Robin Tinnon I Exec. Director, We All Rise: African American Resource

Center o Chris Woleske I President and CEO, Bellin Health

Workshops: Session II

1:15 – 2:35 2A: What Happy Women Do: The Surprising, Far-Reaching Power of

Friendship and Sisterhood on Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and

Success; Baer Room

Carol Bruess I Resident Scholar, Cassandra Voss Center, St. Norbert College

Track: Culture and Advocacy *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

2B: Choosing Wellness – How Being Fit Lays the Groundwork for Your Bright

Future; LaForce Room

Chrisann Walsh I Health and Wellness Director, YWCA Greater Green Bay

Track: Education and Empowerment

2C: Assess. Plan. Improve.: Cowles Auditorium

Gail McNutt I CEO, GMM Consulting, LLC

Track: Business and Services *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

2D: **Practical Integration Strategies for Classroom Teachers; Conference

Room

Sarah Bucio, Child Care Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay

Track: Reggio Emilia

Break:

2:35 – 2:50 Break

Open for Business: Madison Street Boutique (2nd floor)

Workshops: Session III

2:50 – 4:00 3A: Becoming Your Best YOU: In the Exam Room and Beyond; LaForce Room Kristin Lyerly, MD, MPH, FACOG I Prevea Health

Track: Education and Empowerment *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

3B: Intersectionality & Hidden Figures: Are We Erasing Black Women?; Baer Room Robin Tinnon I Executive Director, We All Rise: African American Resource Center Marena Bridges I Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Track: Culture and Advocacy *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

3C: EQ-DO: The Art of Peaceful Relationships; Cowles Auditorium

Susan Dutton I CEO Smart Relationships, LLC

Track: Education and Empowerment *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

3D: **LOOSE PARTS: A Big Picture; Conference Room Sarah Bucio, Child Care Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay Track: Reggio Emilia

WE Conference Session Descriptions

8:30 – 8:45 Welcome – WE Conference Introduction Renita Robinson, MEd, MS | CEO, YWCA Greater Green Bay This time will include a welcome, and brief description of the programs and vision for the YWCA. 8:50 – 10:00 All It Takes Is One: Becoming a Contagion Worth Catching Ashley Anne, PhD | Founder, Lotus Healing, LLC Dr. Ashley Anne introduces us to brain basics to illustrate that self-care is the most important thing we can do to help the world heal. At some point, many of us learn that prioritizing ourselves is selfish or counterproductive to serving others. Instead, neuroscience research is making it clear that becoming our best selves is the singular most efficient way to support those we love the most. Dr. Ashley will start the day by guiding us through a five-dimensional roadmap of being human and will illuminate the neurobiological process of how our individual selves become contagions worth catching.*Preapproved

by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH) No Small Matter – Documentary Viewing No Small Matter is a feature-length documentary film and national engagement campaign that brings public attention to this vital question by sharing powerful stories and stunning truths about the human capacity for early intelligence and the potential for quality early care and education to benefit America’s social and economic future.

Workshops: Session I

10:15 – 11:30

1A: The Truth about Being Human Ashley Anne, PhD | Founder, Lotus Healing, LLC In this workshop, Dr. Ashley Anne shares the neuroscience behind being human and how energy and information is automatically and instinctually exchanged between two people, even without words. Although we often strive to be independent individuals, the truth is that we are all one big social brain, and we communicate using emotion. Our bodies and minds are not as separate as we once believed and as we learn to live this truth, we transform our lives and the lives of those around us. Dr. Ashley will introduce specific lifestyle changes to support our healing and will show us how making these changes automatically and unconsciously helps others to heal. Along the way, she’ll share her own story of healing in four dimensions – body, mind, relationships, and energy – in hope that you will be inspired to do the same.*Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH) 1B: The Legacy of One Heather Faulkner I Director, Young Life Green Bay Track: Culture and Advocacy Teenagers are often misunderstood and pushed aside, but they are the future! Come learn the struggles of navigating adolescence and the power of mentorship in that journey from Green Bay’s very own students. Be inspired and learn how just one adult can have an impact on the lives of students in our community that leaves a legacy. *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education

contact hours (CECH)

1C: Advancing Our Community One Business at a Time Bridget Krage O’Connor I Owner/Principal, O’Connor Connective Participants in this workshop will learn statistics on the status of women in business in America and some local correlations. Take-aways will include: a better understanding of the status of women in business through statistics and stories; new resources that are available for women in business in our area; and details on how women can support one another in business within our region.

Mid-Days Events: Performance, Lunch and Power Panel

11:35 – 12:05 Lunch and Performance by The Hands and Feet Dance Team; Cowles Auditorium 12:00 – 1:15 Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education Sarah Bucio, Child Care Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay Participants will be exposed to the core values of the Reggio Emilia Approach and the benefits of this philosophy as it relates to young children, their families, and our community. 12:20 – 1:15 Women’s Power Panel Guests will experience the wisdom from this powerful cross-cultural panel’s facilitated sharing about

one person, one event, one decision that has had a notable impact on their successes.

Workshops: Session II

1:15 – 2:35 2A: What Happy Women Do: The Surprising, Far-Reaching Power of Friendship and

Sisterhood on Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and Success

Carol Bruess I Resident Scholar, Cassandra Voss Center, St. Norbert College

What do women's relationships with friends, sisters, family, and others have to do with our physical, psychological, professional, academic, and spiritual wellbeing? Just about everything, and then some! In this workshop, Dr. Carol Bruess—a highly-sought speaker, author, and relationship educator/researcher—will share the intriguing social science on the power of female connections. You’ll learn about the sometimes-surprising role women’s relationships play in our lives and leave with concrete ideas about how you can and should create and sustain rituals of connection with the women in your lives, no matter your age or stage. Why? Because research shows (spoiler alert): It might just be the single best predictor of how long you’ll live. *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I

continuing education contact hours (CECH)

2B: Choosing Wellness – How Being Fit Lays the Groundwork for Your Bright Future

Chrisann Walsh I Health and Wellness Director, YWCA Greater Green Bay

Through life’s ups, downs and struggles, being physically, mentally and spiritually strong and fit can

power you through some difficult times. Small, simple and doable decisions can make a significant

different to take charge of your health and wellbeing. Learn tips to incorporate exercise into your busy

life, how to schedule time for you and what little changes can have a big impact on your health. Come

dressed to move and leave feeling better equipped to start moving more in your life.

2C: Assess. Plan. Improve.

Gail McNutt I CEO, GMM Consulting, LLC

Assess. Plan. Improve.: the process we’ll work through in this workshop as we talk about the seven (or more?) skills of business leaders. You can assess your desired state for a current or future role. We’ll learn from the experiences of each other as we talk about these skills and why they are important. Then – we’ll launch into identifying action plans to help you close the gap on some of the skills most important to you. And finally – you’ll walk away from this workshop with an action plan, and if you so desire, an accountability partner to keep you on task. This workshop is a great opportunity to step off the treadmill of your daily work and take some time to assess where you’d like to be and think about how you’re going to get there. *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact

hours (CECH)

2D: Practical Integration Strategies for Classroom Teachers

Sarah Bucio, Child Care Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay

Simple ways you can incorporate the Reggio Emilia ideologies into your day to day interactions with children, whether it’s in your classroom or in your home.

Workshops: Session III

2:50 – 4:00

3A: Becoming Your Best YOU: In the Exam Room and Beyond Kristin Lyerly, MD, MPH, FACOG I Prevea Health Track: Education and Empowerment Going to the doctor is a humbling, and often dreaded, experience. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, looking for solutions to a new problem, or seeking preventive care, both patients and physicians often feel rushed, confused, and dissatisfied with our experience together. Let’s talk about how to make the most of our time together, focusing on empowering you, the patient, to be your own best health care advocate. *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours

(CECH)

3B: Intersectionality & Hidden Figures: Are We Erasing Black Women? Robin Tinnon I Executive Director, We All Rise: African American Resource Center Marena Bridges I Oneida Nation of Wisconsin This session will explore Intersectionality through the lens of a Black Woman and the work of Black Lives United - Green Bay/We All Rise: African American Resource Center. Many embrace the terms diversity, intersectionality and inclusion without noticing their participation in the erasure of Black Women, both physically and intellectually. Misinterpretations and misapplications of ideas weaken their critical power and prevent them from doing the work they need to do. When you claim intersectionality as a necessary part of your feminism, does that intersectionality center Black womanhood for the sake of all humanity, as those who first named this practice aimed to do? We will use a power-point presentation, interactive activity & real-life examples to engage participants in this topic. *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

3C: EQ-DO: The Art of Peaceful Relationships

Susan Dutton I CEO Smart Relationships, LLC

Track: Education and Empowerment

Susan will be leading an experiential workshop on conflict resolution, using basic martial arts movements as a metaphor for interacting emotionally with others. Participants will be doing activities requiring light touch, but the activity is easy for anyone to do. The somatic exercises Susan guides you through will allow you to feel in your body the power of conflict resolution techniques. By experiencing these principles in a physical way, you will have direct access to buried wisdom, strength, and powerful ways of knowing that are not accessible to your ordinary, conscious mind. *Preapproved by NCHEC for Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH)

3D: LOOSE PARTS: A Big Picture

Sarah Bucio, Child Care Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay

Track: Reggio Emilia

A closer look at LOOSE PARTS, and why it’s beneficial to our children when the small pieces come together to create THEIR big picture…batteries not included!

About the Presenters

Ashley Anne, PhD | Founder, Lotus Healing, LLC

Dr. Ashley Anne has dedicated her career to educating people about four dimensions of the human

system: mind, body, energy, and relationships. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education to address

issues of the mind; a 200-hour registered yoga teacher certification and Wellness Advocate status

with doTERRA essential oils to help her work directly with the body; a Level II Reiki certification to

educate others about how to change their electromagnetic energy field; and years of specialized

research in interpersonal neurobiology to evaluate and influence relationships.

For nine years, she engaged in heuristic inquiry, a form of qualitative research, to create Lotus

Healing, a framework that delineates the ongoing, integrative process across the four dimensions

of the human system. She believes that through evaluation, education, and empowerment, people

can become active creators of their own health and wellness. Through one-on-one coaching, group

work, corporate and community workshops, online education and certification, and public speaking,

she is sharing Lotus Healing with the world. Life is full of mud. But she believes we are all lotus

flowers, ready and willing to bloom into our Highest Selves.

Marena Bridges I Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Marena hails from the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and is currently earning her doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Humanities and Culture. She previously earned her Masters in Social Justice and Human Rights and Bachelors in Social Change and Development. She’s a lifelong learner and some-time writer who has presented on and published pieces about everything from pop culture to social justice issues.

Carol J. Bruess, PhD, Resident Scholar | Cassandra Voss Center, St. Norbert College

Carol J. Bruess (rhymes with "peace"), Ph.D., is Professor Emerita of Communication and Journalism

and formerly Director of Family Studies at the University of St. Thomas, MN. She currently serves as

Resident Scholar in the Cassandra Voss Center for equity, identity, and dialogue-across-difference at

St. Norbert College, WI. As a professor, researcher, author and speaker the past 26 years, Carol’s

primary passions are in studying how our relationship micro-moments of ritual and interaction are key

to not only joy and happiness, but also to our physical health and longevity.

She is the author of five books, has presented her work at dozens of national, regional, and

international conferences, recently spoke at TEDx Minneapolis (“Are All Relationships Messy?”), and

has been featured in a variety of national media outlets, including: PBS, Oprah Radio, Cosmopolitan

Magazine, American Health, Natural Health, CBS, NBC, FOX and ABC. In her free time, she enjoys

drinking an IPA beer, doing hot yoga, and sewing with vintage fabric (not all at the same time).

Sarah Bucio, Child Care Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay

Sarah Bucio, current Child Care Center Director at YWCA Greater Green Bay, has dedicated her

career to bettering the lives of our youngest citizens, through advocating for quality child

care. Specifically, a child’s right to PLAY & explore their world at their pace. Sarah strongly believes

that as a community we are better serving one another when we value the perspectives of those

around us, no matter their age or developmental stage. We all have something to teach, because we

all experience things differently.

Sarah is a Northeast Wisconsin native. After graduating from Pulaski High School, she found herself

in the big city of Chicago, IL where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. In

the years that followed, Sarah was a classroom teacher, owned and operated a small family child

care business (Explore More Learning Center), which brought her to her latest role as Director of

Child care at the YWCA.

Susan Dutton, CEO | Smart Relationships, LLC

Susan received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Middlebury College in Vermont. She went on to spend a decade at Intel Corporation, winning the prestigious Intel Achievement Award. She owned a consulting company for a decade in which she helped organizations craft strategic plans and served for a decade as the Chief Executive of a non-profit organization, taking it from start-up to $1.4M of revenue in two years. She holds coaching certifications in Emotional Intelligence and Relationships.

Susan’s mission is to help people experience the freedom of living from IKIGAI This is when individuals shine, teams perform at their highest level, and companies experience a critical level of engagement.

She is also passionate about teaching and practicing the martial art of Aikido, cooking, reading, and doing brain puzzles. She strives to live mindfully in the moment every day.

Heather Faulkner, Director | Young Life Green Bay

Heather Faulkner is the Area Director of Young Life Green Bay, an international faith-based nonprofit serving middle school and high school students. Heather has her master’s degree in counseling and has worked for various nonprofits in Brown County including Family Services and Freedom House.

Heather and her husband have been volunteers for Young Life for the past 15 years together and their most important calling has been to raise their 4 young kiddos!

Kristin Lyerly, OBGYN | Prevea

Dr. Lyerly is a specialist in general obstetrics and gynecology with Prevea Health, providing comprehensive services for women of all ages including obstetrics, surgery, and preventive care. She received her MD and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Wisconsin, where she focused on creating solutions to address disparities in women’s health care through advocacy, education, and health policy. She believes in providing high quality, evidence-based care for her patients, and never misses an opportunity to empower women, both within and outside of the exam room, to live to their highest potential.

Gail McNutt, CEO | GMM Consulting, LLC

Gail McNutt retired in 2018 as CEO of Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. Prior to her leadership at Girl Scouts, Gail was Vice President of Human Resources and Senior Vice President of Finance at Schneider, a transportation and logistics company headquartered in Green Bay, WI. Deeply rooted in her Green Bay community, Gail has also held volunteer board and leadership positions with several organizations including the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, Greater Green Bay Area Community Foundation, the YWCA, and the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Gail also completed Marquette University’s prestigious social innovation training and her personal mantra comes from Margaret Mead who said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” As a coach and consultant, Gail is committed to living out this vision along with helping those she meets to achieve more than imagined.

Bridget Krage O’Connor, Owner/Principal | O’Connor Connective

A marketing communication strategist, Bridget has helped organizations tell their unique stories for the past 25 years. In short, she combines business and communications strategy to grow organizations. Bridget is a graduate of St. Norbert College and received a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. A skilled facilitator, strategist, and sounding board, Bridget works with leaders of family-owned companies, schools, colleges, and for and non-profits of all sizes. Bridget was a Vice President at St. Norbert College and led a division of 30 people driving the college’s marketing, communications and enrollment. She also worked for the Wood Communications Group in Madison, the University of Minnesota Foundation and Cunningham Group Architects in Minneapolis. Bridget is a guest lecturer for the Center for Exceptional Leadership at St. Norbert College and currently serves on the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Board, the Greater Green Bay YMCA Board, and the Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship Committee. Through the Greater Green Bay Chamber, Bridget received the 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year award and this year, was named as the fifth woman in 30 years to receive the Businessperson of the Year award. In 2013, Bridget launched O’Connor Connective. Bridget’s latest business endeavor is The Connective: A Place for Women in Business. She and her business partner, Vicki Updike, offer a place for women to gather, work, learn and grow along with other women who are focused on advancing in business.

Renita Robinson, MEd, MS | CEO YWCA Greater Green Bay

Renita is the Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Greater Green Bay. Prior to this post, Renita spent over 30 years serving women and children. Formerly licensed as a graduate social worker (LGSW), and 6 th-12th grade English and social studies teacher, Renita has developed effective programs and influenced policy related to services for youth and their families. She has been an advocate, educator, and supporter of the homeless, victims of sexual and domestic violence and children across the life, gender, and race span. For over 20 years, Renita has developed curriculum, designed conferences and programs, conducted workshops, and addressed a wide range of audiences as the owner of Teach ‘Em To Fish, LLC, a non-profit consulting business dedicated to curriculum development and training on a variety of social justice issues. Renita’s workshops range from tools creating culturally responsive workspaces to the impact of witnessing violence on children. Though honored as Teacher of the Year by the Anti-Defamation League in 1997, her favorite accomplishment is raising two compassionate sons.

Alice Skenadore, Director | Wise Women Gathering Place

Alice became a strong community activist, in Laughlin, Nevada, where she lived with her family for 7 years prior to moving back to her native state of Wisconsin, helping to push the county forward in the development of schools and family centered events and infrastructure. Alice also served her communities as a Traditional Midwife for more than 27 years, attending over 740 home births, following the basic tenet that, all women are innately midwives and every woman deserves a midwife. She believes that midwifery has always been a ‘cradle to grave’ role for the wise women of all communities. She has helped many other women, through the apprenticeship model, to become practicing midwives themselves. Oneida and Green Bay community member since 1992, Alice helped form a successful women’s support and learning group which met weekly, with children in tow, over a period of 8 years, studying various topics including alternative health choices, personal relationship development, parenting, etc. In 1998, Alice founded Wise Women Gathering Place. WWGP continues to operate through the lens of midwifery. In 2001, Alice authored a unique relationship development tool named Discovery Dating. Discovery Dating helps the reader to explore the attitudes, behaviors and beliefs of the people with whom they are developing relationships. Alice travels extensively, lecturing and educating women and families about the benefits of home birth and breast-feeding and culture based, holistic health care. The basis for all her work is to assure the most informed choices and greatest level of self-determination available.

Robin Tinnon, Executive Director | We All Rise: African American Resource Center

Robin Nicole Tinnon, born on August 6th, 1991, on the south-side of Chicago, Illinois is an activist,

public intellectual, and writer who advocates for the oppressed. Currently an Executive Director for

We All Rise: African American Resource Center, she strives to help black youth and their families be

positive participants of healthy relationships and be intentional about their investments in black history

and culture. As a community activist, Founder, Feminist & Mom Boss—she is impressed with our

community members and their intentionality around healing together. Robin works endlessly to

ensure that her teachings are derived from the historical foundation of true mentorship which includes

creating safe places, belonging and togetherness as we all move forward in progress.

Currently, writing the book Let Me Be Here for YOU While YOU Stand Up For YOURSELF, she

asserts that there are no current writings that gives a realistic view of her coined term ‘African

Americanism.’ This book discusses race, culture, and spirituality as it all comes together to form the

black experience. As a passionate community member, she intends for her work to touch the lives of

many and bring homage to those living with the margins or race, class, and gender and managing

every day to find ways to live their best lives.

Chrisann Walsh, Health and Wellness Director | YWCA Greater Green Bay

Chrisann Walsh has been a Certified Personal Trainer for 25+ years and is also a Group Fitness

Certified Instructor. She studied at Eastern Montana College in Billings, Montana, where she got her

certification through NETA. She also has AFFA, ACE, YogaFit, and Yoga Alliance Certifications. She

has many years’ experience in the fitness/healthcare/nutrition world, working with clients and patients

of all ages and levels of fitness. Chrisann strives to stay on top of the latest trends in fitness and

enjoys motivating people to be their best selves.

Chrisann’s career at Bellin Hospital allowed her the unique opportunity to train athletes, clients with disabilities, hip, shoulder and knee rehabs, bariatric patients, active older adult population, and the weekend warrior. After living in Green Bay for a significant time, she and her husband relocated to North Dakota for nine years, where she worked to build a fitness studio offering 20 classes a week, including Yoga, Core, Pound, Strength, Kickboxing, Boot Camp, and Personal Training services. Although they enjoyed their time in North Dakota, they felt their hearts were still in Green Bay, and relocated back. Chris Woelske, President and CEO | Bellin Health

Chris Woleske was promoted to President and CEO after serving in various roles at Bellin since 1998 (i.e. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer). Chris received her BS in Health Care Administration from UW-Eau Claire, her JD from Marquette University and is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program. Chris is the past president of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and is committed both professionally and personally to improving the health of the community.

Additional YWCA information…

The Madison Street Boutique at the YWCA...Look good, do good, feel good!

The Madison Street Boutique located in the YWCA’s Women’s Empowerment Center on the 2nd floor of the YWCA . It features a wide array of fashionable, new and gently used ladies’ brand-name clothing and accessories. Anyone can shop the boutique! The Boutique is open to the general public throughout the conference during specific times as noted in the conference agenda. All revenue from the Madison Street Boutique is reinvested into the YWCA’s Women’s Empowerment Center, helping to ensure the continuation of the free Women’s Career Closet, along with other community education empowerment programming. Prices range $3 to $5 for most boutique items. Currently, we only accept cash for transactions. Want to donate clothes and accessories? Stop at the Member Services desk on your way into the conference or anytime the YWCA is open.

Weekly boutique and closet hours:

• Tuesday – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• Wednesday – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

• Thursday – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Campaign of the Century Imagine the number of women and children that have been supported over the past century. You won’t need to look too far to find someone that has been touched by this organization. We provide essential services to women, children and families in our greater Green Bay Community. Our Stand Against Racism series, Women's Empowerment Center, community education events, swimming lessons, childcare, Women’s Career Closet, and fitness center are essential to the success, engagement and wellness of our community. And...we need your help to continue the tradition of YWCA programming and service in Green Bay! While our program fees help to support the variety of services we provide, we need the community’s investment to continue furthering our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism. We have one location and all money raised stays in the Green Bay community. Please help us to extend this beautiful community tradition by donating to our Campaign of the Century! To make it easier than ever, we’ve created a few options to meet your needs:

• Electronic Donations o Campaign of the Century

▪ https://www.ywcagreenbay.org/get-involved/donate/ o GoFundMe

▪ https://www.gofundme.com/ywca-green-bay-campaign-of-the-century

• Cash or Check Donations o Drop off cash or check donations to the YWCA front desk. Checks should be made out

to the Greater Green Bay YWCA.