WHO WE ARE
Women’s Fund Board of Advisors at the 2024 Luncheon
The largest charitable fund in Door County that focuses on the
NEEDS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS
A group of local residents believed there were underserved women and girls in Door County. These committed volunteers interviewed and listened to nearly two dozen charities and not-for-profits to gather information and identify needs. After months of hard work and devotion, the Women’s Fund of Door County was founded.
OUR MISSION
The Women’s Fund of Door County builds, enriches, and nurtures the lives of women and girls through collective wisdom and philanthropy.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
To put our mission into action, we've identified our top 5 strategic touchpoints. These touchpoints are at the foundation of everything we believe in and everything we do:
- Encouraging Her Potential
- Supporting Her Health and Wellness
- Promoting Her Economic Opportunity
- Fostering Her Appreciation for the Arts
- Recognizing and Honoring Her
OUR HISTORY
Door County has always been a treasured destination for tourists and a retirement haven for many. It is also a place where women and girls are disproportionately impacted by unemployment, low incomes, limited educational opportunities, lack of affordable housing, drug and alcohol abuse, and domestic violence. In 2009, a group of visionary Door County residents asked the question: "How can the Door County community change the lives of women who struggle and offer hope for a better, more secure life?"
Thanks to Jane Stevenson, Sue Todey, Bret Bicoy and BJ Cassidy for the kernel of an idea which would grow into what we know as The Women's Fund of Door County.
When she thrives, we all prosper!
BOARD OF ADVISORS

Ann Glessner
Chair
Originally from Iowa, Ann moved to Door County in 2018 after a career with Caterpillar, Inc. Ann joined Caterpillar upon graduation from the University of Iowa with a degree in...

Michelle Sternard
Vice Chair
Michelle Sternard is a native of Sturgeon Bay, graduating from Sevastopol, heading to college at UW-Eau Claire, then returning to her roots here in Door County. She lives in the Town of...

Ann Harty
Secretary
Having grown up visiting and working summers in beautiful Door County, Ann knew this is where she would “settle down”. Ann and Christa live in Egg Harbor with 3 rescue...

Katie Slaby
Treasurer
Katie grew up in Door County after moving to the area as a toddler. She received her master’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin Madison. After obtaining her...

Anne Barlas
Anne Barlas grew up in Sturgeon Bay and moved back to Wisconsin after completing a master's degree in electrical engineering from from the University of Colorado Boulder. She works professionally in renewable ...

Mary Barlas
Mary Barlas grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and has resided in different parts of the state for the last 5 years. She works as a Registered Nurse at Door County Medical Center. In her free time, Mary enjoys ...

Markie Bscherer
Growing up in Sturgeon Bay Markie has always felt the sense of community that goes along with residing in Door County. After moving away for a few years Markie moved...

Amy Frank
Amy Frank currently serves as the Executive Director of the Door County Historical Society, overseeing the operations of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Heritage Village...

Hannah Fusfeld
Hannah Fusfeld was born and raised in De Pere, Wis., and spent her summers falling in love with Door County. When an opportunity knocked on her door to move for work...

Abby Grommet
Abby was raised in a small town in southern Illinois. After receiving her chemical engineering degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, she moved to Door County to work at...

Lisa Harper
After 30 years of vacationing in Door County, Lisa is an enthusiastic full-time resident of Gills Rock. She currently serves as Acting Executive Director for the Peninsula Music Festival in Ephraim...

Gail Harrmann
Gail joined the board in January of last year. She welcomes the chance to volunteer in various organizations and believes in the Women's Fund of Door County that so effectively benefits...

Kristen Jeanquart
Kristen grew up in Illinois and received her bachelor's degree from St. Norbert College and her master’s degree from Marquette University. She previously worked as a Communications...

Annika Paulsen
Annika was born and raised in Sturgeon Bay. She attended Knox College for undergraduate work and Illinois College of Optometry for her Doctor of Optometry degree....

Barbara Pfeifer
Barbara is from Iowa City, where she earned her Undergraduate Degree from the University of Iowa and went on to complete her Master’s Degree from UW-Stout. In 2005 she...

Ashley Schanock
For nearly two decades, Ashley has been recognized as a leading expert in the matchmaking industry. Her portfolio of Client successes has led her to become a Senior Director...

Lisa Severson
Lisa is a Door County native who has lived throughout the Midwest. After retiring from UW LaCrosse she felt the call to come home and moved to Door County permanently in 2019...

Megan Shine
Megan was born and raised in Wisconsin and spent her summers in Door County. She attended Tulane University and has worked for KPMG as an International Tax Accountant for...

Julia Stoneman
Julia was born and raised in Sturgeon Bay. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earning a double major in Supply Chain & Operations Management and Marketing...