Born in Appleton, Amy graduated WLC in 1999. She’s been with Thrivent for 20+ years, spending the majority of her career in various HR roles. Recently, she has been serving as “Scrum Master” on her team, which entails encouraging others to communicate effectively while helping people grow professionally—all while delivering business results. Her passion at work and in life is helping others achieve success by diffusing drama and focusing on what can be done to make an impact. She’s even exploring the possibility of building upon the talks she’s already been giving at work by starting her own business, GiveGrace Consulting. Amy married Mike three weeks after graduating WLC. They live in Seymour, Wis., with their 3 kids (Alyssa, Jared and Adam) and two black labs (Claire & Skittles). An active volunteer in her church, she has organized meals for families who are dealing with cancer or other sickness, led numerous Thrivent Action team projects to support domestic abuse shelters, families who can’t afford basic essentials, and school supplies for teacher’s classrooms. Hobbies include summers at the lake in the family’s 5th-wheel and running setlines on Lake Poygan with Mike. Amy has attended Butterfly Brunches over the years and decided to join CWLC—despite living two hours away! She appreciates the opportunity to give back to her alma mater, apply her servant leadership skills, and learn from other Christian women. Amy believes that just as God gave us the miraculous gift of undeserved, unconditional love, we need to extend the same gift of grace to ourselves and others when we face challenges. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

Maureen, founder and CEO of Core Business Solutions, a Milwaukee-based executive search firm that exclusively recruits high-potential professional talent and executives for businesses, in 2012 became the first Chapter President in Wisconsin for Truth@Work, a marketplace ministry offering a powerful Christian Roundtable program that has served hundreds of Christian business leaders since 1998. Maureen is also an emerging author and speaker with bold and authentic messages. Her mission is to inspire hope by sharing her adoption story, life challenges, and faith journey. Maureen received her BBA from the UW-Whitewater. A native of Janesville, she now lives in Hartford with husband, James, and young twin boys. Maureen loves connecting through her passions in faith, family, business, exercise, and the outdoors. Maureen first heard about CWLC 6 years ago and has since enjoyed attending every Butterfly Brunch that followed. Impressed with the guest speakers and the connection with other Christian women, she gladly accepted the invitation to join the CWLC in August of 2018. Maureen truly appreciates CWLC’s mission and hopes her time, treasure, and talents will bless the organization. Calling on her skills and talents, Maureen will serve on the Nominating and Leadership Initiatives Committees. Maureen’s go-to Scripture is Romans 8:28, which says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.”

Board member ex-officio, Jana was born in Sioux City, Iowa, attended Martin Luther Prep School in Prairie du Chien, Wis., and graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College with a degree in elementary ed. Her marriage to Dan Johnson after graduation began her travels around the U.S., as they served at Christ the Lord in Clearwater, Fla., Shoreland Lutheran High School in Somers, Wis., and then on to Arizona Lutheran Academy in Phoenix. When Dan accepted the role as President of WLC in 2008, they returned to the state where they raised three children, Connor and Cassidy and Caitlin. Previously an elementary school teacher, she is now Executive Assistant to Bill Meier at Kingdom Workers in Milwaukee. Jana spends much of her spare time following her children’s sports, reading and volunteering, including serving on the CWLC board of directors and on the Leadership Initiatives Committee, of which she writes, “I am very passionate about WLC and our amazing students! Serving on the CWLC board has been a good way to learn more about what is happening in classes and on campus. I’ve served with some wonderful women as we strive to mentor the young women on campus, helping them to discover their leadership potential.” Commenting on the Leadership Initiatives Committee, Jana noted, “This is an exciting committee. We have the privilege of vetting the grant requests from the WLC students requesting funding for their various leadership projects. It is truly inspiring to see their passion and zeal to help others as well as to improve the college and its students in the process. I encourage women to consider serving on a CWLC committee. It really isn’t a huge time commitment, and you get so much in return.”

Sara grew up on a farm just north of Watertown, Wis., with five younger siblings. She attended Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, Cardinal Stritch University for a B.S. in Business Management, and then an MBA through the Executive program at UWM. She spent 28 years at U.S Bank as part of a division focused on addressing the financial needs of Fortune 1000 companies. Most recently, she started her own consulting business, primarily helping organizations implement their strategic and operational initiatives. She is also co-author of The Identity Effect, a collection of stories by women whose lives, hearts and minds have been transformed by discovering their true identity in Christ. She is a motivational speaker and group facilitator on the topic of “Connecting Your Spiritual Gifts With Your Strengths To Discover Your Leadership Style.” Sara is also currently involved with Professional Dimensions, a network of diverse Milwaukee area professional women that inspires members to reach career and personal goals. Hobbies include playing piano, participating in the church praise team as a singer and keyboardist, and ringing handbells with Madison Area Concert Handbells, even serving as its president for years. Also an avid motorcyclist, Sara loves to spend time traveling the back country roads of the Midwest on her Harley-Davidson Softail. She first heard of CWLC in 2010 when her friend was asked to provide the inspiration keynote message at the Butterfly Brunch. She quickly became hooked on the purpose of the organization. Passionate about empowering women, she says, “Women are the greatest influencers in the world. We were designed that way by God. I believe Satan knew that well and took advantage in Eden during his conversation with Eve. But, through our identity in Jesus Christ, women today are empowered to Influence on a much greater level and, as a result, accomplish many great things. I thrive on helping women see their potential and how they can be a strong influence, no matter which stage they are at in their lives.”

Kristi was born in Hortonville, Wis., and has since lived in states all across the US—in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, Washington, and Arizona. After graduating from DMLC, Kristi started her career as a one-room school teacher in 1989 and then taught in parochial, private, and public schools for a total of 11 years. She was a Mary Kay consultant from 1991-1999 and then returned to her passion for serving children as the Director of Children’s Ministry at CrossWalk Church in Phoenix. Kristi is currently the North American Program Manager for Kingdom Workers. She married her husband, John, 27 years ago, and they have three grown children who have attended WLC. Two are alumni, and the youngest is a junior. Kristi has never stopped learning and is currently working on a Master’s degree in Transformational Leadership from Bethel University in St Paul. Kristi loves to read and crochet, and her family loves to hike and explore together. They have traveled around most of the US, but still have lots of places on their bucket list! Kristi learned about the CWLC through her friends Jana and Lori, two current board members. After moving to Milwaukee two years ago, Kristi learned more about the board’s mission and purpose and ultimately accepted a position in August of 2018. She loves making connections and planning, so Kristi is excited to be serving on the committee that is planning a women’s leadership conference for October 2019. She believes it is essential for women to take an active role in encouraging younger women to use their gifts to God’s glory! Kristi shares, “Lead where you are. Whether you are a stay at home mom or an executive at a large company, God has given you a position of influence. Colossians 3:23 says, ‘Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.’ NLT.”

Sharon is the retired Co-owner of Schoeneck Containers—a manufacturer of plastic containers—based in New Berlin, Wis., a proud retired registered nurse, and accountant. She received her BBA degree in Finance at Wisconsin Lutheran College in addition to a BSN and MBA in Leadership Studies both at Marquette University. She is an active alumna and strong supporter of women's leadership opportunities for female students at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Sharon serves as the chair to the Sharon A. Schoeneck Christian Women's Leadership Scholarship Committee, which oversees the scholarship she established in 2006. This endowed scholarship was created to acknowledge, encourage, and promote the tremendous talents of young Christian women at WLC, and is awarded annually to a female WLC student who will be entering their senior year. Sharon is one of the founders of the Christian Women's Leadership Circle at WLC, along with its flagship event, the Butterfly Brunch (also established in 2006). The Butterfly Brunch, an annual event held each spring, was created as an occasion to promote Christian leadership, to recognize the recipients of the Sharon A. Schoeneck Christian Women's Leadership Scholarship, to promote servant leadership tenets and topics shared by nationally or regionally recognized women speakers, and to fundraise in support of women's leadership opportunities at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Sharon remains a member of the Butterfly Brunch Committee and is actively involved with the planning of this event each year. In 2014, Sharon established the Sharon A. Schoeneck Annual Commuter Scholarship. She is a 2007 recipient of the Wisconsin Lutheran College's Alumni Service Award and is an active member of the Wisconsin Lutheran College Alumni Board Emeriti.

Beth was raised in Sleepy Eye, Minn., and lived there until moving to Milwaukee to attend WLC. She graduated in 2008 with a BA in Psychology. While there, she was on cross country and track teams, which is how she met her husband, Zach (‘09). She served as the Assistant Manager at New Beginnings - A Home for Mothers, where she helped establish the Milwaukee location. During that time, Zach was establishing his chiropractic clinic, Elite Sport & Spine, and in 2016, she left her job to be his office manager. As the daughter of business owners, she has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and she loves owning a business with her husband. They have 4 kids (Eliza, Quinn, Hadley, and Lucas). Beth stayed involved with New Beginnings on their board of directors and organizing 5K fundraisers. They are involved with their church and kids' school, Christ the Lord in Brookfield. Beth decided to join CWLC since it gave so much to her. As the first recipient of the Sharon A. Schoeneck Scholarship, not only did she receive a financial gift, but she also gained something even more significant: confidence. Being a recipient pushed her far beyond her comfort zone and gave her invaluable experience, as she was invited to attend the board meetings as a senior in college, and then to give a speech at the Butterfly Brunch. Returning to the board more than a dozen years later, she is excited about the opportunity to, in turn, be able to encourage, mentor, and lead the young women of WLC today through CWLC, as this held so much impact on her college experience and continues to do so years later. With the growth of the CWLC and the various committees stemming from it, she believes there are opportunities for every woman to use her God-given gifts to serve on a committee. Beth says, "There is no doubt that we would not be where we are today without our trust in God. Because of the many ups and downs throughout our lives and owning a business thus far, we are able to look back and ask, ‘Has God ever let us down before?’ And we know that He is faithful and good, and He has never failed to provide us our needs. We are able to know with full confidence that our God will never leave us or forsake us, and through that trust we have, we can demonstrate Christian leadership through our outward actions of faith and trust.” "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5)

Vickie is Director of Development Services for Wisconsin Lutheran College and is the current WLC liaison to the CWLC Board. She has been at WLC for well over 10 years, supporting a variety of fundraising and special event activities, including the Butterfly Brunch. Vickie lives in Brookfield with husband Daryl and is an active member of Christ the Lord also in Brookfield. Their two adult children include Chris (‘16 WLC), and Katie. Vickie is passionate about Christian education and providing opportunities for students to develop their skills as our future Christian servant leaders.