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Board & Staff

2024 Board of Directors


President

Bryan House • Foley & Lardner, LLP

Vice President

Sharon Jordan • Direct Supply

Treasurer

Sandra Samse • BDO

Secretary

Natasha Dotson • Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative

 

Board Members

Nicole Angresano • Community Volunteer

Anne DeLeo • Community Volunteer

Valerie Gabriel • Community Volunteer

Gary Ingram • Igary Events

Pamela Klein • Community Volunteer

Jim Liedtke • Community Volunteer

Kate Venne • Brady Corporation

Jodi Wire • We Energies

Staff Leadership

Meet our Executive Team who leads Community Advocates' 100+ staff members, within four divisions (Basic Needs, Behavioral Health, Milwaukee Women's Center, and the Public Policy Institute).

  • Chief Executive Officer
    Chief Executive Officer

    Andi Elliott

  • Chief Operating Officer and Director, Basic Needs Division
    Chief Operating Officer and Director, Basic Needs Division

    Maudwella Kirkendoll

  • Chief Financial Officer
    Chief Financial Officer

    Bill Koch

  • Director: Supportive Housing Program
    Director: Supportive Housing Program

    Matt Raymond

  • Deputy Director: Public Policy Institute
    Deputy Director: Public Policy Institute

    Kari Southern

  • Strategic Development Director
    Strategic Development Director

    Steve Schultz

  • Strategic Partnership Director
    Strategic Partnership Director

    Deborah Heffner

  • Director: Human Resources
    Director: Human Resources

    Jennifer Patrick