Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Foundation is proud to play a role in developing the next generation of health care leaders and employees through the longtime scholarship program. This spring Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Foundation enthusiastically awarded $100,100 to 27 students pursuing health care and health science degrees. For nearly 54 years, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and the foundation have annually supported local students and hospital staff members studying health care related fields. Some students are at the beginning of their studies while others are advancing their knowledge and expertise in order to better perform their jobs. When the scholarship program started in 1970, scholarships were given to four recipients totaling $400. This long tradition of support has translated into $1.5 million awarded to more than 550 recipients.
All 2025 scholarship applicants will be notified in Spring 2025.
2024 Scholarship Award Winners
Ciara Ayala Calvin Dassow Paula Delgado Michelle Dorow Johannes Ferdaus Sierra Hoefs Mary Jane Juern Hannah Kaker Gabriella Keidl | Katherine McCabe Michelle Snow Gennesis Valle Emma Nell Amaia Mgee Alexandra Ninu Cordero McCall Peyton Toepfer Kaelyn Richmond | McKenna Kane Kelci Wunschel Isabella Prochazka Noel Barger Aidan Konop Ashley Wittmann Viviana Bojorquez Calista Johnson Angela Hayner |
Named Scholarships
The foundation awarded 14 special scholarships to local students and staff members. These scholarships are purposeful stories of donors giving back to the hospital by investing in the future while also recognizing outstanding individuals.
Rick Binzak Community Service Scholarship
Established in 2023 in honor of Rick Binzak’s years of service to the Board of Directors for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Foundation, the service scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community service through current and past commitments.
Recipient: Emma Nell, nursing, Carroll University
Robert and Lydia Charlebois Scholarship
Established by Bobbie Sanders, retired director of surgery services, the scholarship honors Bobbie’s grandparents who inspired her life. Awarded annually to a current employee pursuing a career in health care.
Recipient: Amaia Magee, nursing, Marquette University
Donald & Carol Dati Family Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Gregg Dati and Janine Baudhuin in honor of their parents Donald and Carol Dati in gratitude for the care they received at the hospital. This scholarship is awarded annually to a nursing student.
Recipient: Alexandra Ninu, nursing, Marquette University
Rochell M. Davis Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Menomonee Falls residents Mark and Rochell Davis for students pursuing a career in health care whose path to higher education may be challenging and who demonstrate a strong work ethic and determination to succeed through work commitments, extra-curricular activities and community involvement.
Recipient: Cordero McCall, orthopedic surgeon, Medical College of Wisconsin
Richard J. Freiberg Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Kerry Freiberg in memory of Richard J. Freiberg, this scholarship is annually awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement who is pursuing a degree in health care from Marquette University (Rick’s alma mater).
Recipient: Peyton Toepfer, biomedical sciences, Marquette University
Ruth and Robert Holming Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Kathleen Holming in memory of her parents who were Brookfield residents. Ruth and Robert valued education and were grateful for the care provided at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. This scholarship is annually awarded to students pursuing health care careers.
Recipient: Kaelyn Richmond, nursing, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Jackie Irwin Scholarship
Jackie was the night supervisor of patient care from 1964 to 1992. Awarded annually to a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing who shows connection to purpose, leadership and generosity
Recipient: Mckenna Kane, nursing, University of Wisconsin – Osh Kosh
Gladys Joecks Memorial Scholarship
Longtime residents of Lannon, the Joecks were grateful the hospital provided wonderful care to their families. When Gladys Joecks died, the family donated to the hospital in her honor, providing seed money for the hospital scholarship fund.
Recipient: Kelci Wunschel, nursing, Illinois State University
Komas Family Nursing Scholarship
Froedtert Health supporter Ron Komas’ wife Kathy died from cancer in 2002. He often talks about nurses as true caregivers because of their connections with patients. Awarded annually to current hospital staff members pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Recipient: Isabella Prochazka, nursing, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Medical Staff Scholarship
The Medical Staff Scholarship was established more than 50 years ago to support and encourage students pursuing careers in the medical profession. Funded by physicians at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, this scholarship supports the future of health care in our community and the next generation of health care professionals.
Recipients: Noel Barger, biochemistry/pre-med, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Aidan Konop, biology/pre-med, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Pamela Parker Scholarship
Pamela Parker, RN, the second employee hired prior to the hospital opening, was the visionary who assisted in expanding the hospital brick by brick. From the physical structure to the programs and services, Mrs. Parker’s leadership built a community hospital that is known for delivering exceptional care to patients. Established after her second retirement, the scholarship recognizes a nursing student with generosity of spirit and participation in community projects.
Recipient: Ashley Wittman, nursing, Maryville University
Poehl Family Scholarship
Longtime supporters of Community Memorial Hospital when it first opened in 1964, the Poehl Family created this scholarship for a staff member pursing a degree in health care.
Recipient: Viviana Bojorquez, nursing, Grand Canyon University
Dennis M. Pollard Physical Therapy Scholarship
Established in 2022 and named in honor of the former president of Community Memorial Hospital and Community Memorial Foundation and longtime Froedtert Health leader, the scholarship is awarded annually to a student pursuing a career in physical therapy.
Recipient: Calista Johnson, exercise physiology, Marquette University
Marguerite Preuss Scholarship
Established by Marguerite’s son, Kevin Preuss, MD, this scholarship encourages and provides support to a staff member wishing to advance health care career opportunities.
Recipient: Angela Hayner, pharmacy, Concordia University

























