Celebrate 2025 Program

Connect, Learn & Get Inspired

Join us for a vibrant blend of networking, education and fun.

Get ready for Celebrate 2025! On Thursday, February 27, women and their allies from Northeast Wisconsin are invited for an afternoon of connection, learning and inspiration. The date is a nod to the building excitement in Green Bay around the NFL Draft. The earlier time respects women’s many responsibilities at work, home and in their communities.

Afternoon Agenda

Thursday, February 27

2-5 p.m., The Weidner, UW-Green Bay

2-3 p.m.

Networking Reception

Cash bar and appetizers. Visit and network with members and friends of the Institute.

3 p.m.

Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization (NEWDO) Performance

Witness the magical journey of NEWDO's young performers as they depict the cycle of growth and inspiration in a dance featuring Fiona, Natalie and Seraphina. Each dancer embodies a seed breaking free to bloom, inspired by the flowers that came before them, and growing to become an inspiration for others. At NEWDO, we are a garden where each blossom, born at different times, flourishes from our shared love for dance. This performance celebrates the power of leadership, unity and mutual support, showcasing that true beauty on stage arises from the decision to nurture and uplift one another.

3:05 p.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Pa Lee Moua Ph.D., Executive Director, Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership, and Dawn B. Crim, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Community Engagement and Inclusivity, UW-Green Bay, will kickoff our program.

3:20 p.m.

Keynote Introduction

Laurie Butz, President and CEO, Capital Credit Union, will share what our event's theme, Winning Her Way, and the keynote, Playing Outside of the Lines, mean to her and Capital Credit Union before introducing our keynote speaker Alicia Pelton.

3:30 p.m.

Keynote: Playing Outside the Lines: Breaking Barriers and Leading in Sport and Life

Alicia Pelton

Program Director, Coaching HER

Alicia Pelton delves into how managing emotional and mental well-being through life's highs and lows has been key to overcoming barriers, embracing successes and pushing forward—breaking traditional boundaries in both sport and leadership along the way. Alicia is the program director for Coaching HER at the University of Minnesota Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, with over 30 years of experience in youth sports and a deep commitment to gender equity in athletics.

Alicia will offer a question and answer session after her keynote presentation concludes.

4:30 p.m.

Special Guest: More Than Just a Head Coach

Abbey Sutherland

Head Women's Volleyball Coach, UW-Green Bay

She is an advocate for people and a promoter of holistic growth. Her credibility springs from her commitment to nurturing well-being and her success leading teams on and off the volleyball court. As an NCAA Division I Head Women’s Volleyball Coach and Senior Woman Administrator at UW-Green Bay, as well as a graduate of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy, Abbey is on a mission to create environments and opportunities where individuals can thrive.

4:55 p.m.

Meet Our Executive in Residence

Karen Lancelle, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Schreiber Foods, will wrap up our program.

5 p.m.

Social & Dessert

Enjoy dessert and mingle while you keep the celebration going in the Weidner foyer.

An Empowered Ensemble

The Women Who Took the Celebrate 2025 Stage

These influential women are breaking boundaries, redefining leadership, and showcasing what it truly means to win — both on and off the stage.

Pa Lee Moua, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership, UW-Green Bay

Pa Lee Moua, Ph.D., brings more than 20 years of experience as an educational administrator, primarily in the Fox Cities, with personal and professional experiences in diversity, equity and inclusion practices and its application in the areas of program planning, training, development and leadership.

Dawn B. Crim, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Community Engagement & Inclusivity, UW-Green Bay

Dawn B. Crim, Ph.D. is a champion of growth and innovation, shown by the community relations programs that continue to have an impact on the recruitment and retention of students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Laurie Butz

President & CEO, Capital Credit Union

Laurie Butz is a forward-thinking leader with more than 30 years of business and financial services experience. Most notable is Butz’ strong commitment to community. As an active participant with local nonprofit organizations, she has served as board chair for the YMCA of the Fox Cities and United Way Fox Cities, board personnel chair for the YMCA of the Fox Cities, UW Fox Cities, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley, as well as through management oversight of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon.

Alicia Pelton

Program Director, Coaching HER, University of Minnesota Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport

With a unique perspective shaped by challenging societal norms, Alicia Pelton has championed the advancement of girls' sports while advocating for women in leadership roles and promoting equitable policies in athletics.

Abbey Sutherland

Head Women's Volleyball Coach, UW-Green Bay

Abbey Sutherland is a graduate of the 2019 NCAA Women Coaches Academy Class #48 that was held in Denver. The NCAA Women Coaches Academy, hosted in partnership between WeCOACH and the NCAA, is a 4-day educational training available to NCAA coaches of all experience levels and is designed for women coaches who are ready to increase their individual effectiveness by learning advanced skills and strategies that directly affect their personal and team success.

Karen Lancelle

Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, Schreiber Foods

Karen Lancelle joined Schreiber Foods in 2000. Karen is an active member on the Freedom House Ministries Board, the Marquette University Supply Chain Advisory Board and is also an advisory board member for the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay.

Alicia Pelton sitting holding a basketball in front of fireplace

Have You Ever Felt Like The Rules Weren't Made for You?

"I decided to change the game because every girl deserves the right to play and reach her desired potential. I started playing outside the lines and creating spaces that didn't exist."

Alicia Pelton
Program Director, Coaching HER

Thank You Sponsors

We are grateful for the generous sponsors who support our mission to advance women and create a strong, equitable workforce.

Speaker Sponsor

Capital Credit Union has a long history of serving our members, employees, and our communities. Since 1934, we have been a part of Northeast Wisconsin and have been striving to help our members achieve greater financial freedom.