Women's Leadership

Milwaukee’s Women's Leadership Council was founded in 2002 to mobilize a powerful leadership network of women to strengthen our community through a focused investment of talent, compassion and philanthropy. We are passionate about helping local young girls grow up with opportunities that lead to healthy lives through our signature project, Healthy Girls.

  • 1,840 Women’s Leadership members
  • Members contributed more than $11.8 million to the campaign

Member Benefits

  • Women’s Leadership Luncheon: Annual event recognizing women leading change in our community through United Way.
  • Purse Strings: Exclusive shopping event for members, benefiting United Way’s Community Campaign.
  • Invitations to special events including United Way’s Campaign Kickoff and Community Celebration.
  • Invitations to additional educational and volunteer opportunities.
  • Recognition in the United Way Leadership Registry (optional).

Member Criteria

  • Members qualify by giving annual individual leadership gifts of $1,200 or more or joint leadership gifts of $2,400 or more.


United Way Worldwide National Women's Leadership Council Representative
Gail Lione


Milwaukee Council Co-Chairs
Sandy Botcher, Northwestern Mutual
Billie Jean Smith, Michael Best


For questions or more information about joining Women’s Leadership program, please contact Gina Zambito at (414) 263-8122.

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