January 2025

Thank you for taking the time to read my new year message. As we enter 2025, AAUW is more relevant than ever! The struggle for Women’s rights is real. We stand here to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. We must help to enlighten others on how improving equity, opportunity, and diversity serves everyone better, especially those with power. A society built upon trust, value, and healthy interdependence moves us forward and grows.

AAUW’s priorities include:

Education
Removing bias from education and ensuring equal access, especially for women and girls of color in STEM

Economic Equity
Fighting for fair pay and closing the pay gap; providing tools for employers and employees to negotiate salaries

Leadership
Advancing women in leadership positions and increasing the diversity of backgrounds represented in policymaking

Whether you belong to AAUW or are merely interested in our program and activities you are welcome to join us. Check out our website calendar for events and local programs sponsored by our 22 branches located across Wisconsin. Most of these are open to the public. Some online programs are offered. Consider attending Forward AAUW Wisconsin-Bridges to the Future, our state convention: April 25-26, 2025 at Stoney Creek Inn in Onalaska, WI. It promises to be enlightening as well as invigorating! For further information, visit out State Convention page or contact us at aauw.wisconsin@gmail.com.

Find your people! Rediscover your mojo! Learn more! Use your talents to make a difference and improve your world. AAUW is the place for you and a pathway to the future.

Wishing you growth and success in the year ahead and equity for all our sisters,

Deb Thiel
AAUW-Wisconsin State President