MSI Spotlight: Malisa Wacker
This MSI Spotlight features a member that embodies service, strength, and joy. Most proud of her children and deeply connected to community, Malisa Wacker is a true example of what the MSI Community represents.
Bio:
In my lifetime I have had multiple career fields. I was a police officer- 10 years, a firefighter - 5 years, a corporate trainer for 20 years. While serving in the AF my job was aircrew life support. I was sent to Desert Storm/ Desert Shield. I left the military in1992.
I finished my degree in HR Management in 1999. I finished my career working in financial services and held securities licenses in series 99, series 6, & series 63. I retired June of 2023 to play Pickleball, spend more time with family & travel.
Currently, I am a certified Pickleball coach & avid player. I have 2 kids with my- ex girlfriend. My son is 25 and my daughter is 22. They are a joy in my life & each moment has been great as a Mom.
My current partner & I have been together for over 15 years. We love dogs and spend time with our dog E.D. at the beach. I also volunteer with my local DAV chapter #24.
What are you most proud of?:
My children…
How do you celebrate your happiness and success?:
Play Pickleball & hang out with my girlfriend and my dog.
What is something you are currently working towards?:
Enjoying life - slowing down a little. I need to read more books, see more places & be more mindful.
What shows, movies, books, podcasts, games, experiences or other forms of leisure would you recommend for your fellow MSI Sisters?:
Obviously, Pickleball...I have been an athlete all my life. This game can be played by non-athletes & athletes-- if you are 5, 25, 55 or 90 you can play.
Get out there and enjoy nature and go do fun stuff..whatever that may be for you.
What are your favorite foods?:
Mexican & Italian
What is one fun fact about you?:
I love people!!!!
What does MSI mean to you?:
I love the fact it is a sisterhood
What words of inspiration do you have for your fellow MSI Sisters?:
Believe in yourself---Believe you are worth it. Change is but 1 step away....what is your 1 step?
Welcome Home!
One of the most important parts of a community, a sisterhood, and a strong and unbreakable friendship is the mutual exchange of stories and experiences. There are many experiences that are unique to who women Veterans are, what they have endured, and survived.
The Military Sisterhood Initiative's goal is to build a community that fights together, laughs together, cries together, and heals together; therefore, we have taken the initiative to tell the stories of women Veterans through our Sister Diaries.
To learn more and to join the Sisterhood, visit www.militarysisterhoodinitiative.org.
