Woodland Beauty

Penn Engebose and Peg Palmer

A mixed media weaving of a Wisconsin woods with a waterfall, birds, bees, rocks, a bear, and a hidden figure.

Penn Engebose received her MBA from Alverno College, and has extensive experience in business administration in a variety of roles. She is currently Hospital Manager for Lakeside Animal Hospital where she has been employed for over twenty years.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Penn is a reliable and dedicated volunteer in the community having served as an ESL tutor, a hospice companion, and volunteer for event planning and fundraising. She is currently the Board Chair for Natural Path Sanctuary. Penn is a staunch advocate of environmental protection and preservation. She is equally passionate about equity in education and job opportunities for migrants, immigrants, minorities and women.

Peg Palmer completed her Bachelors and Masters in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Following a long career in business and social services, most notably as the Executive Director of Milwaukee Literacy Services which offered English as a Second Language, adult basic education, citizenship skills and workplace literacy to immigrants and U.S. born adults. Peg is currently enjoying retirement in Germantown with her wife Penn and their two cats, Edie and Elwood P.

Peg’s commitment to peace, social justice and environmental sustainability provides the basis for her volunteer work with the local food pantry, and the League of Women Voters. An organic vegetable garden keeps her busy each year from May to October.