Curative Connections CEO and President Jeanne Stangel announced she is retiring at the end of the year.
“Serving this remarkable organization over the past five years has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life. Every day, I have been inspired by the dedication, compassion, and resilience that define Curative Connections and the community we serve,” Stangel said in an email. “I am profoundly grateful for the trust you have placed in me and for the opportunity to lead such an exceptional organization with extraordinary people. Curative Connections is in a wonderful place—financially strong and poised for continued success.”
She said the decision reflects a personal desire to spend more time with family, especially grandchildren.
During her tenure, Stangel orchestrated major projects including a $570,000 solar panel installation that helps reduce annual electric costs by $25,000; led a $5.3 million capital campaign that brought Yesteryear Village to life, a first of its kind reminiscent dementia care facility in the U.S.; and most recently joined forces with nine other non-profits to form the Northeast Wisconsin Family Care Advocacy Group.
The executive committee, led by Lisa Bos, will serve as the search committee and has engaged Employment Resource Group as the professional search firm. The proposed timeline to appoint a successor is in the fall of 2026 to ensure a seamless transition.
“On behalf of the Curative Connections Board of Directors, we extend our sincere gratitude for Jeanne’s exceptional leadership and service. She has guided the organization with vision, compassion, and purpose—strengthening Curative Connections as a trusted community partner and positioning a 78-year legacy for long-term sustainability,” Bos said.
