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Board & Staff

2025 Board of Directors


President

Sharon Jordan • Direct Supply

Vice President

Natasha Dotson • Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative

Treasurer

Sandra Samse • BDO USA, PC

Secretary

Kate Venne • Brady Corporation

 

Board Members

Nicole Angresano • The Ability Center

Anne DeLeo • Community Volunteer

Valerie Gabriel • Community Volunteer

Bryan House • Foley & Lardner, LLP

Gary Ingram • Igary Events

Pamela Klein • Community Volunteer

Jim Liedtke • Community Volunteer

Jodi Wire • Community Volunteer

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

  • Chief Advancement Officer
    Chief Advancement Officer

    Deborah Heffner

  • Human Resources Director
    Human Resources Director

    Jennifer Patrick

  • Supportive Housing Program Director
    Supportive Housing Program Director

    Matt Raymond

  • Grants Administration and Compliance Director
    Grants Administration and Compliance Director

    Steve Schultz

  • Public Policy Institute Deputy Director
    Public Policy Institute Deputy Director

    Kari Southern