LeaderEthics is bringing an important, timely conversation to the community.

Join us for a compelling, in-person program featuring J.B. Van Hollen and Tom Barrett—two highly respected Wisconsin leaders representing the nationally recognized Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan initiative working to counter election misinformation and strengthen public trust in our democratic process. With Wisconsin once again in the national spotlight, this discussion couldn’t be more relevant.

This one-hour event will take place at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, at the Reinhart Center on the campus of Viterbo University.

This event recognizes that civil discourse lies at the heart of our democratic republic. Our system was not designed for uniform agreement, but for principled disagreement expressed with respect, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to the common good.

April 30, 1789 was the inauguration of President George Washington. Throughout his career, he emphasized national unity, the importance of private morality in public life, and a dedication to the public good over factional division.

Event Details: Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026; Location: Room 3120 in the Student Union at UW-La Crosse; Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM; Details regarding visitor parking will be shared—stay tuned to this website!

This is a free event. When prompted for a contribution amount, please enter “0.”

Monica Guzman Responds to Questions about Curious Conversations - a virtual program

The board of LeaderEthics will announce the recipients of the 2026 LeaderEthics Award. The announcement will be followed by a moderated discussion involving their leadership journey. We are pleased to recognize outstanding ethical leaders in action. We will also provide updated information regarding LeaderEthics activities and priorities for 2026—an important year.

Keynote Speaker - Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels.

Be a part of a regional effort to endorse civil discourse among our elected officials.