American Red Cross of Wisconsin Southeast Chapter Welcomes New Board Members

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (October 1, 2025) – The American Red Cross of Wisconsin Southeast Chapter is proud to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. This group of committed community leaders plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. The details of the appointments are as follows:

Grace D’Souzais an attorney with Husch Blackwell LLP, focusing on tax credits, finance, and development. Grace finds motivation in working on real estate deals that benefit communities. Her role as president of the Business Law Society at Marquette Law School allowed her to connect with local business leaders and transactional attorneys, further deepening her interest in corporate, real estate, tax, and finance law. As the Business Editor of the Marquette Law Review, she developed a solid understanding of financial management and budgeting.

Grace holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a law degree from Marquette University Law School.

Chris Terris is a Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP, practicing primarily in the areas of mergers & acquisitions and corporate law. Chris joined Foley in 2018 after earning his law degree from New York University School of Law, his MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business, and his bachelor’s degree from Boston College. Chris also serves as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Chris is a Milwaukee native and lives in Whitefish Bay with his wife and two sons.

“I’m so pleased to welcome Grace and Chris to our Southeast Chapter Board,” said Catherine Rabenstine, CEO of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin. “Their expertise and heartfelt commitment to community service will be tremendous assets in advancing our mission throughout the region. I’m looking forward to working alongside them both as we continue serving communities in need.”

In the 2024 calendar year, Red Cross volunteers provided care, food, hope, and shelter to more than 3,900 people following local disasters. Volunteers helped install nearly 3,945 smoke alarms throughout the Wisconsin Region.

Find out how you can serve in your community by searching for current volunteer opportunities. The American Red Cross provides FREE disaster training for all volunteers. Training is both online and in-person, depending on the course. To find out more about these training opportunities, visit: https://www.redcross.org/local/wisconsin/volunteer.html.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

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