Josie Carter led Wisconsin’s first known LGBTQ+ uprising, eight years before the Stonewall riots.

Since the late 1960s, UW System women’s and gender studies scholars have increased the representation and understanding of women, their histories, and their contributions.

The UW Women’s and Gender Studies Consortium works to ensure the continued development of women’s, gender, and LGBTQ studies across the state.

Eloise Gerry was the first woman scientist to work with the U.S. Forest Service.

Judy Greenspan is a lifelong activist, known for being one of the first out lesbian political candidates in the United States.

JoCasta Zamarripa was the first Latina and first out bisexual member of the Wisconsin State Legislature and Milwaukee Common Council.

Dr. Marci Bowers is an internationally respected surgeon who specializes in gender-affirming surgery and clitoral restoration.

Lorena "Hick" Hickok was a journalist during the US Great Depression and a close friend of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

Zoe Dunning was one of the only openly LGB members of the U.S. military for 13 years and spoke out against the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law.

Transgender advocate Sheri Swokowski, a former colonel in the U.S. Army, has worked to end discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.