Remembering the Roots: Honoring Servant Leadership’s Origins
Every year, organizations recognize leaders for accomplishments like revenue growth, innovation, market share, or operational excellence.
But the Ann McGee-Cooper Spirit of Servant-Leadership Award celebrates something different. It asks a question that goes beyond results: “Who did this person help become their best self?”
Presented by Sophia Partners to Dr. Richard Kyte at Viterbo University’s Conference on Servant Leadership on June 25, 2026, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the award reminds us that the greatest measure of leadership isn’t found in a title or a résumé.
It’s found in the lives we’ve influenced, the people we’ve empowered, and the communities we’ve helped strengthen.
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Board Bios: Meet Mason Gravelle
A Fond du Lac native and nonprofit leader, Mason Gravelle believes thriving communities are built through collaboration, shared leadership, and meaningful relationships.
As the Philanthropy Director at the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, Mason works closely with community partners, donors, and organizational leadership to translate shared values into measurable, difference-making impact.
He recently celebrated his eighth anniversary at SSM Health where he began his career in Marketing before transitioning to the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation.
With experience collaborating closely with executive leaders, Mason brings a strong understanding of board governance, strategic planning, and the importance of aligning mission, values, and decision-making to the Sophia Board of Directors, which he joined as of June 2026. …
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More Than a Conference: Building the Future of Leadership in WI
Leadership isn’t just about individual growth—it’s about strengthening workplaces, organizations, and communities.
That was evident throughout this year’s Impact Conference 2026 on June 4th, where participants consistently shared that the experience was meaningful, relevant, and energizing.
Impact 2026: Your Impact Grows Here
Sophia Partners’ Impact 2026: Transformative Leadership Conference (formerly the Aspiring Servant Leaders Conference) brought together 150 committed leaders from across Fond du Lac County, Fox Valley, and surrounding communities to Moraine Park Technical College for a full-day experience designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations succeed.
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