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 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
• “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
• “Personal growth comes with personal commitment. Future Milwaukee helps give you tools needed to help you grow professionally and personally while, more importantly, helps in the community.” – Jeff Sherman, Class of 1998
• “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