Our Leadership
Meet Our Staff
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 believes that empowering women and girls is a crucial way to improve our community. Nicole previously worked at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin for more than 16 years. 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 active in school and activities in the Waukesha community.
BETTY NOVY
Office Administrator
Betty joined the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County in August of 2024. Betty has an extensive background in finance and office administration and is happy to be supporting the important work of the WGF.
WGF Board of Directors
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
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
Abigail Carlson
Oconomowoc, WI
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Executive
The Executive Committee is responsible for personnel issues and any board activity that requires quick action.
Karie Stupek | Chair
Tracy Josetti | Vice Chair
Genevieve Schmidt | Secretary
Karen Loritz | Treasurer
Amy Sebert | Member At Large
Governance
The Governance Committee provides for the board’s effectiveness and continuing development.
Heather Nino | Chair
Amy Kiiskila
Terri Phillips
Karie Stupek
Grants
The Grants Committee evaluates agency proposals and determines grant recipients and amounts to recommend to the WGF Board of Directors for approval.
Marcia Rupp | Chair
Amy Sebert | Vice Chair
Lesli Boese
Tracy Josetti
Karen Long
Community Engagement
The Community Engagement Committee enhances and deepens the connections with various WGF stakeholders, including grantees, businesses, donors, community partners and the general public.
Robyn Ludtke | Chair
Louise Hermsen
Karen Long
Maria Manby
Sherry Pietila
Marketing
The Marketing Committee is charged with creating and executing marketing and visibility strategies for the WGF to support the organization’s strategic and operational goals.
Monica Nichol | Chair
Abigail Carlson
Megan Gohsman
Julia Jaegersberg
Ashley McNulty
Caryl Mulder
Lauren Ruff
Taylor Schroeder
Miranda Weston
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 | Chair
Amy Kiiskila
Monica Nichol
Women of Distinction
The Women of Distinction Event Committee is responsible for the successful facilitation of the annual event to ensure fundraising and grant award goals are met and ensures positive positioning of the WGF.
Genevieve Schmidt | Chair
Robyn Ludtke | Vice Chair
Jennifer Thompson Davies
Julia Jaegersberg
Tracy Josetti
Maria Manby
Lorna McDaniel
Heather Nino
Renee Ramirez
Amanda Roddy
Lauren Ruff
Marcia Rupp
Amy Sebert
Jeanne Siegenthaler
Jennifer Stillman
Laura Swan
Kristin Walsh
Kate Weiland-Moores
Nine & Wine
The Nine & Wine Committee is responsible for the successful facilitation of the annual event to ensure fundraising goals are met and a positive event experience.
Allie Jorgensen | Chair
Abigail Carlson
Katie Conley
Lorna McDaniel
Caryl Mulder
Lauren Ruff
PAST LEADERSHIP
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