Curative Connections President and CEO, Jeanne Stangel has decided to retire at the end of December 2026. This was a personal decision rooted in her desire to spend more time with loved ones, family, grandkids and friends.

Reflecting on her time at Curative Connections, Stangel said, “Serving this remarkable organization over the past five years has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life.” Regarding the future of the organization she commented, “Curative Connections is in a wonderful place—financially strong and poised for continued success. I have no doubt that its best years are still ahead.”

Stangel has served the organization for the past 5 years as the 4th President and CEO, and first female leader in Curative Connections’ history. During her tenure, she led a milestone celebration of the organization’s 75th anniversary, 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, a group of leaders for home and community-based services that collectively advocate for the aging population and those with disabilities.

Curative Connections Board Chair, Lisa Bos commented, “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 will lead the search for the next President and CEO, with support from the Executive Committee officers and Employment Resource Group (ERG) as the engaged professional search firm. The proposed timeline to appoint a successor is in the Fall of 2026 to ensure a seamless transition

About Curative Connections: Curative Connections has adapted to meet the needs of our community since 1948, with a mission to help individuals meet their goals for independence. Through 11 person-centered adult day programs and specialized transportation, Curative provides memory loss classes, dementia care, cognitive
rehabilitation and wellness, and training and employment services. With two locations in Green Bay and one in Shawano, approximately 1,600 members are served each week. Through transportation services, 200 rides a day are provided.

For more information about Curative Connections, visit www.curativeconnections.org.