Nyra advances equitable opportunities for historically marginalized populations.

• 20+ years in various leadership roles across American Family Insurance
• Leader of American Family’s Corporate Responsibility program
• M.A. from Edgewood College; M.S. from Valdosta State University; B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Shayna believes in equity and transparency, especially when it comes to academic environments.

• 10+ years across a public research university, public service with state government and American Family Insurance
• Leader of purpose-driven, transformational change in organizations and systems
• MPA, B.A. and Certificates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Monique utilizes evidence-based practices to provide opportunities to underserved populations.

• 10+ years in federal regulations, policies, and procedures that are necessary for managing programs and funding that serve several special population groups.
• Work has included veterans, the historically unemployed or underemployed, individuals with a criminal background (including those reentering communities from incarceration), incumbent workers, and low-skilled or low-wage workers.
• M.A. and B.A. from Prairie View A&M University. Monique is also a licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas.

Sharon brings diverse groups in a community together to achieve common goals.

• 35+ years as a creator of community-based events, programs and partnerships
• Outreach Manager for Madison School and Community Recreation team
• M.S. from Cardinal Stritch University; B.S. from University of Oregon

I am willing to assist anyone with anything they need whether it is an external or internal customer.

• 3 years in U.S. Immigration and Human Resource Legal Departments
•  20+ years in multiple leadership roles in Retail Industry
•  Education: BS in Business from Western International University

Jilly advances education partnerships to close early childhood and literacy access and achievement gaps.

• Half a decade of experience in supporting public education investments
• Responsible for the Equity in Education strategy implementation
• BA from Marquette University and currently elected to the Milwaukee Public School board

Beth brings her sustainability, corporate responsibility and systems thinking expertise to engage with community partners around climate justice, equity and community resilience.

• 30 years as a sustainability, corporate responsibility, landscape architect and urban planning professional
• Co-founder of American Family’s Corporate Responsibility program
• International Certified Sustainability Associate, licensed Landscape Architect and LEED Accredited Professional
• Graduate Certificate from Edgewood College and B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison

A project manager at heart, Renee collaborates with teams to turn opportunities into action to benefit our employees, customers, and communities.

• 30+ years at American Family Insurance as a planning administrator, project manager, curriculum developer, corporate trainer, and HR consultant
• Event manager for the first Leadership Rally for all of AmFam’s leaders
• AAS in Marketing-Fashion Merchandising from Madison College; coursework toward a Marketing, BA from Lakeland University
• Masters Certificate in Project Management from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Executive Education School of Business

Jim is passionate about making a positive social impact on the communities where we live and work.

Oversees the Institute, the American Family Dreams Foundation, and the American Family Insurance Championship (a PGA Tour Champions golf event that’s raised more than $10 million in its first five years)

• Oversees the Institute, the American Family Dreams Foundation, and the American Family Insurance Championship (a PGA Tour Champions golf event that’s raised more than $10 million in its first five years)
• Worked as vice president of corporation communications for CUNA Mutual Group before joining American Family in 2013
• Serves on several local boards including: Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, the WI Education Business Roundtable and the Development Advisory Board of American Family Children’s Hospital

Adam is able to find the extraordinary in those who describe themselves as ordinary.

• 25+ years as an investigative reporter, anchor, producer, author and college professor
• Received nearly 30 Emmy Awards; books received positive reviews from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and NPR
• MSJ from Northwestern University; B.A. from University of Michigan