Full Circle
On a blustery August evening in 2024, Dr. Evan Wenig stepped out of HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. His long hours as an attending physician overseeing patient care had turned daylight into...
Tagged: Rise Story
Emerging Stronger Than Ever
Christina Hope shares her story of surviving extraordinary hardships, seeing past barriers, and achieving her goals. “I have a lot of faith and to be honest if I didn’t have faith I probably wouldn’t...
Snakes, Service and Staying Power
There’s a Honduran ghost milk snake named “Cookie” slithering somewhere in Michelle Kruschke-De Jesus’ home. It’s non-venomous, sporting pink, black and white bands. Luckily, Cookie is low-maintenance, happily dining on insects and making an...
Together We Rise: The Long Way Home
From overcoming a tragic childhood and homelessness to facing life-changing struggles during his college years, J.D. Kulis’ path to success is a testament to his unyielding determination and optimism. Becoming a Phoenix not only...
Enduring Heritage, Newfound Horizons
Embracing his family origins, Lolar Moua rediscovers the threads of his heritage, weaving them into the tapestry of his American dream. For Lolar Moua, his journey from childhood to college and beyond spans over...
The Power Play of Perseverance
“How would you like a job where when you made a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?” -Jacques Plante, (NHL Hall-of-Fame goalie) “I was an OK goalie, good, but...
From Chicago roots to Green Bay growth—a journey of family, education and empowerment
“No matter if they’re young, old, or what some might call veterans, everybody deserves to be their best self. And so if I can have a hand in making that happen, I’m good to...
The boundless medical quest of Adan Cordova
From Honduras to UW-Green Bay, nothing can stop Cordova’s fearless dream of becoming a physician For many aspiring students dreaming of a career as a physician, the challenging pre-requisite of chemistry often stands as...
Recent graduate Whitney Tank discusses how she rose above adversity in her last year of school
Whitney Tank is a recent graduate of the Environmental Science program and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Environmental Science & Policy. Whitney was completing her degree when she discovered she had a life-threatening...
Unsinkable Karsten Cowan
It started as a typical December day for Karsten Cowan, although in 2020, the concept of “typical” had evolved due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Undeterred by the mid-December cold of Green Bay, she...
