The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County has named Tracy A. Wayson its new executive director. Wayson, of Milwaukee, has extensive experience in providing organizational and fund-raising leadership to groups that serve women and girls.
“The Women and Girls Fund is a critical component of the community support network for women and girls in Waukesha County,” said Linda Caldart-Olson, chair of the WGF Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to have Tracy join us. With the increasing needs of the community, we are committed to growing the Women and Girls Fund and are looking forward to the expanded opportunities her leadership will provide.”
Tracy most recently was the chief development and brand officer for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. She also held positions as vice president of institutional advancement at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee, Women’s Fund director for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and director of programs and marketing for The Foundation for Women's Resources in Austin, Texas.
“I’m so impressed with the Women and Girls Fund and the positive impact it has had in supporting and encouraging women and girls to become their best selves,” Wayson said. “I’m looking forward to working with local business and civic leaders, donors and others who believe that strong, educated, independent women help build stronger communities.”
The Women and Girls Fund, established in 2004, seeks to aid and enrich the lives of women and girls so they become thriving residents of their communities. In 2015, the WGF awarded a total of $85,000 to eight non-profit organizations that support projects, programs and organizations that promote the welfare, independence and self-sufficiency of women and girls of all ages.
Tracy will begin her duties March 14.
