FOUND(H)ERS

 What is a Found(h)er?

Lead(h)er’s Found(h)ers are the dedicated supporters who help power our mission.

Women and allies who contribute $5,000 or more over five years or through a single gift become Found(h)ers, making a lasting investment in mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for women across the Quad Cities.

Their generosity fuels the programs, connections, and community that make Lead(h)er possible.

Why Found(h)ers Matter?

Mentorship changes lives, but it only happens because of the people who believe in it.

Found(h)ers provide the critical support that allows Lead(h)er to keep our Strike a Match mentorship program free and accessible, host community events, and continue expanding opportunities for women in our region.

Their leadership ensures that more women have access to the guidance, support, and networks they need to grow and lead.

The Found(h)er Community

Being a Found(h)er means more than making a donation. It means being part of the foundation of Lead(h)er’s future.

Found(h)ers are recognized for their commitment to strengthening our community and empowering the next generation of women leaders.

Below we proudly recognize the individuals and organizations whose generosity helps fuel the Lead(h)er mission.

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Our Found(h)ers

Anonymous donors are recognized privately at their request.

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling at the camera. She is wearing a black blazer and a patterned blouse with a white and grey design, and hoop earrings.

Melissa Taylor

A woman with short gray hair smiling, wearing a red blazer, earrings, and a necklace, with her arms crossed against a plain white background.

Tracy Schwind

A woman with brown hair smiling at the camera

Laura Sivertsen

A woman smiling with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing a blazer and blue shirt in a professional setting.

Melissa Pepper

A headshot of a woman with short dark hair, smiling, wearing a black blazer and pearl necklace against a gray background.

Beth Grabin

Two women smiling and standing side by side in front of a colorful mural background.

Mary Macumber Schmidt & Amanda Geffre

A smiling woman with short, wavy blonde hair, wearing a black blazer, a pearl necklace, and small earrings, sitting on an orange chair.

Julie Abramowski

Portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a light blue blazer over a patterned shirt, standing outdoors.

Sam Schlouch

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a black blazer and a maroon top, standing indoors.

Laura Sivertsen

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Laura Genis

A smiling woman with long brown hair, wearing glasses, a cream lace top, and a navy blazer, standing indoors with blurred lights in the background.

Anika Martin

Dale and Marie Ziegler

Barb Westerdale

A woman with long wavy brown hair, smiling, sitting on a light brown sofa, resting her chin on her right hand, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.

Lindsay Dotterer

Debbie Schwiebert

Luann & Kirk Hayden

Deanna & Rob Woodall

Interested in becoming a Found(h)er?

Join the community of supporters helping fuel mentorship and leadership for women across the Quad Cities.