Pleasant Rowland
Pleasant Rowland founded the American Girls Collection, a popular line of books, dolls, and accessories that features girls living throughout U.S. history.
Caroline Sandin
Caroline Sandin was a respected civic leader and served on the University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents.
Hannah Rosenthal
Jewish activist Hannah Rosenthal served as a U.S. special envoy to work against antisemitism.
Sister Joel Read
Sister Joel Read served for 35 years as president of Alverno College and became widely known and respected for her innovative education reforms.
Mabel Watson Raimey
Mabel Raimey was the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, attend Marquette University Law School, and practice law in Wisconsin.
Vel Phillips
Vel Phillips achieved many firsts, including first woman and first African American to be elected to the statewide office of secretary of state.
Barbara Nichols
Barbara Nichols was the first African American president of the Wisconsin Nursing Association and of the American Nursing Association.
Mee Moua
Mee Moua was the first Hmong American to be elected to a state legislature in the U.S.
Maria Luisa Morales
Maria Luisa Morales has worked for justice for Latinx communities in Wisconsin since the 1960s.
Kathryn Morrison
Kathryn "Kate" Morrison was the first woman elected to the Wisconsin State Senate.