Alumni Testimonials

Graduates from the Future Milwaukee program find they have opportunities for new community leadership roles or to better serve in their current leadership role.

• "I am amazed and inspired by the knowledge of the Future Milwaukee speakers who are experts in their fields as well as my Future Milwaukee classmates who are the future leaders of Milwaukee. With thought-provoking group discussions and community project work, Future Milwaukee participants are incredibly engaged and connected to various
  organizations in the community." - Tami Scully Garrison, Class of 2011, Community Affairs Manager, MillerCoors
• "My experience with Future Milwaukee has given me a deeper appreciation of what is possible through passion driven by collaboration and relationships across sectors. With my Future Milwaukee projects I sat at the intersection of some of the most creative and innovative partnerships happening in Milwaukee." - Kate Lundeen, Class of 2010, Executive Director, Admission Possible - Greater Milwaukee
• Other Testimonials from the Class of 2010

• "Through Future Milwaukee I found valuable connections and experiences that will allow me to make a meaningful difference in our city. The program also led to a job with TEMPO Milwaukee, an organization for women business leaders. Future Milwaukee broadens horizons and literally opens doors." - Tracy Johnson, Class of 2007, Executive Director, TEMPO Milwaukee
• "It's our responsibility to get off the sidelines and get involved. Future Milwaukee not only helped me to get involved, it made me think about outside my community and my little box. More importantly, the program truly got me to think into the box of many in the greater Milwaukee area. This is our Milwaukee and Future Milwaukee is for those who want to make the community better." - Jeff Sherman, Class of 1998, President, OnMilwaukee.com
• “I have carried a special appreciation for the Future Milwaukee program from the time I started in the program 16 years ago. Future Milwaukee gave me three things that have been a significant benefit to me: 1) an understanding of the Milwaukee community – its history, the diversity of its people, the issues it faces, and how decisions are made; 2) friendships and acquaintances with people who care about the community and are actively involved in making Milwaukee a better place in which to live; and 3) development of personal skills that have helped me in both work and community involvement.” – Tom Schrader, Class of 1981
• "Future Milwaukee gave me a broader and longer view of many more issues than I otherwise would have had. I maintain relationships today that started back in ’84 (when I graduated from the class).”
  – Sue Marks, Class of 1981
• “Future Milwaukee helped me to put the whole picture together of being a board member, which helped me to become an effective board member.” – Jennifer Stearns, Class of 1999
• “My Future Milwaukee experience helped me to build a network of volunteer leader friends. It also gave me an opportunity to learn more about the political arena, which led to my School Board election.” – Jeanette Mitchell, Class of 1984