2020 Women of Distinction Honoree

Serving women and girls in Waukesha County

since 2004!

Leading with conviction, compassion

The 2020 Women of Distinction are inspirational leaders whose vision, dedication and compassion improve our community. We will share each of their stories before our virtual event October 2.

Linda Caldart-Olson

Retired Consultant

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Nursing and Health Services

A distinguished career as a nurse, clinician, nurse-educator, administrator, and school nurse consultant laid the foundation for Linda’s passion for healthier communities and extraordinary community service.

Linda spent the first years of her career as a critical care and coronary care nurse at hospitals in California and Milwaukee. At Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee, she was the first clinical specialist in the cardiology department and was then the department manager. It wasn’t long before she took on leadership roles in education and public health, including supervisor of health services for the Muskego-Norway School District, stints as an occupational health nurse, vice president of Community Programs for the American Heart Association and a consultant for school nursing services at the state Department of Public Instruction.

As a volunteer, she has held leadership roles with the American Heart Association of Wisconsin, the Mukwonago Area Schools Education Foundation, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, Stillwaters Cancer Support Center, The Women’s Center, The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County, the Waukesha Area Food Pantry, the Waukesha Service Club, (the former) United Way in Waukesha County, and the Waukesha chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

To hear more of Linda’s story in her own words, register below to attend the Women of Distinction virtual luncheon.

2020 VIRTUAL Women of Distinction Luncheon

A 36-year tradition cannot be stopped!

Join us in celebrating this year's incredible Women of Distinction from the comfort of your home of office.

The event also kicks of our annual fundraising campaign to support programs that aid and enrich the lives of women and girls. The need has never been greater!

There is no charge to participate and all registrants will be entered into a drawing to win one of five designer purses.

Click here for more information and to register.

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Women of Distinction Luncheon Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

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Strengthen Sponsors

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The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County, established in 2004, seeks to aid and enrich the lives of women and girls so they become thriving residents of their communities. Since 2005, the Women and Girls Fund has awarded more than $1,125,000 to 62 non-profit organizations that promote the health, well-being, education and empowerment of women and girls of all ages.

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