you spotlight
TheresePandl Regional healthcare system CEO
Therese B. Pandl – known better to some as “Treasie” – is responsible for four hospitals including HSHS St. Vincent, HSHS St. Mary’s, HSHS St. Nicholas and HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital. Leadership responsibility includes the 50 percent partnership with Prevea Health as well as majority ownership of Prevea 360 health plan. “I originally began in health care as an intensive care burn nurse at St. Mary’s Burn Center in Milwaukee (now CSM). I pursued master’s degrees in nursing as well as in business; originally the goal was to influence health on an individual patient basis, then on a defined population of patients, and finally on systems of care for communities. I’m passionate about servant leadership, driving highly reliable, exceptional care and service to improve lives.” Pandl says her keys to personal and professional success are living with integrity, perseverance and courage; doing her best, every day; and knowing that humility and confidence are both essential attributes.
Kimberly Hess
Executive Director, Center for Childhood Safety and Safe Kids Greater Green Bay Kimberly Hess, 38, leads the Center for Childhood Safety and Safe Kids Greater Green Bay, a coalition of health- and safety-related organizations in Northeast Wisconsin. She also leads the organization’s fundraising efforts, while working in conjunction with regional hospitals, health departments, law enforcement, social service agencies and other community education personnel in support of community education and prevention activities. “Working with/for a nonprofit is one of the most rewarding experiences,” says Hess, “knowing every day that I am working for a greater good and supporting the children and families of Northeast Wisconsin is an awesome feeling.” Hess believes people are an organization’s greatest asset; in order to be an effective organization, leaders must first appreciate, train, and mentor people. And for those entering the early stages of their career, Hess offers the following advice. “Don’t be in a rush. Enjoy and learn from every experience, good or bad. Failures are simply opportunities to learn and grow, not a setback.” 10 | www.greenbaypressgazette.com/you | july 2015
Amber Paluch
Community Engagement Program Officer with the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation In her previous employment as community engagement editor for Press-Gazette Media, Amber Paluch, 39, learned about organizations that she quickly realized she wanted to support. “The opportunity to join the Community Foundation, which plays such an important role in engaging the community on its greatest needs and connecting those who can help with those who have developed solutions, was the most perfect next step for me,” Paluch explains. “I’m learning more than ever about all the philanthropic and nonprofit work in the community and can help make these solutions possible. That’s huge!” In her current role with Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, she administers several community grant-making programs, manages the scholarships programs and helps lead community engagement efforts. Paluch credits her mother with instilling a sense of philanthropy early on. “She incorporated a giving mentality into everything we did, always,” she says. “Compassion and empathy, for everyone every day. Anything I’ve done that has helped others is because of the values she and my dad instilled.”