“Thank you for continuing to offer this wonderful program.  It changes lives, communities and society by shaping more consciously aware, stronger and more skilled leaders.” –Carolyn Michalski, Group XIII, Weston

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“What a phenomenal experience! I cannot believe the two years has gone by already! The program creates an incredible public space to debate and discuss issues in a very respectful yet challenging forum. I do not know of any other place where I have experienced such a great diversity of people tackling such a diversity of issues in so many ways. The challenges this program presented me with came from areas I didn’t expect, but I know for certain I’m a better person as a result of both the challenges and the support that I got to face them. Finally, the people we have met have been incredibly inspiring.”
– Dennis Deery, Group X, Owner, Irish Rose Consulting, Menominee.

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 “People I admire and respect told me how valuable the program is and how much I would learn. One alumnus even said the program was more valuable to her than graduate school. Well, now I’m a believer, too.”
- Josh Ryf, Group XIV Fellow, Madison

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“I feel more compelled now that I have attained some new skills and information to take a leadership role that I might not have done before. I also saw time and again – the difference that one individual can make if they put their mind to it. It has been a wonderful experience!”
– Cheryl Hancock, Group VIII, Executive Director, American Red Cross Scenic Bluffs Chapter, Holmen

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  “I now see that as leaders, we have a duty to be part of a larger network of leaders looking for balance and sustainability-not only for our own communities, but across the globe.  The choices I make can have a profound effect elsewhere in the world, even if I do not see the effect directly.  We are part of an interdependent web, and must make our choices carefully for future generation’s sake.”
 –Juanita Peck, Group XIII, Altoona

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 ”I was allowed the opportunity to meet wonderful people who were committed to making a difference in Wisconsin. I came to understand the power of a “committed core” to influencing change and policy.”
– Jane Barnett, Group IV, President and CEO at University Health Care, Inc., Verona

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“It is better than grad school.  It’s better than taking a community college class.  It’s the most intense, diverse education that you can get, and it’s affordable.  It mentors you in leadership.  It stretched me and helped me step into leadership roles that I had avoided before. The leadership roles that I stepped into opened doors in my career and professional life.”
– Peggie James, Group IX, Dodgeville, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service

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“This program has done more for me than any other program or education class I have previously been involved in.”
– Yolanda Voigt, Group VIII, Director of Volunteers & Spiritual Services, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau

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“ This learning environment is a positive and engaging one.  It provides a constructive platform to challenge its participants.  WRLP fosters growth for individuals and in turn empowers them to create positive change.”
– Thomas Weston, Group IX, Banker, Citizens First Bank, Viroqua

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“It is so energizing to be around 30 positive people! No matter how tired or stressed out I was before a seminar, I always came back from each one so energized.”
– Sue Larson, Group IX, USDA, Rural Development Manager, Humbird

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“The Program provided me with the broad perspective and outlook so that I’m involved not only on my local level but statewide. I look beyond our immediate boundaries. You receive inspiration and motivation from other leaders.”
– Connie Loden, Group VI, Executive Director, Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County, Sheboygan

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“The program taught me that to be a leader is to have vision and to get people to work together; it’s not that you have to call attention to yourself. The critical piece of leadership is making a difference at the time it needs to be done, and do it so well that when you’re no longer involved, those things continue to happen.”
– Anita Genrich, Group II, Pastor, Adams