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MILWAUKEE, WIS – Public Allies, a national nonprofit committed to cultivating diverse leadership and economic opportunities for all, is proud to announce José A. Rico as Chief Development and Communications Officer and Michelle Dobbs as Chief Programs Officer. These visionary leaders join Public Allies at a pivotal moment, ready to build and support an expansive Read More

  It is with deep appreciation and sadness that we honor the life and legacy of John McKnight, a visionary leader, co-founder of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), and a steadfast champion of Public Allies. John passed away peacefully on November 2nd at the age of 92. John’s legacy spans decades of transformative work in community building, Read More

Milwaukee WI –  Public Allies, a leading nonprofit organization committed to advancing social justice and racial equity by engaging and activating the leadership of all people, is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Alumni Council. Comprised of 26 diverse leaders from across the country, this esteemed council will work to advance the organization’s Read More

Public Allies is pleased to announce its new slate of board officers as well as the members who will serve on the Executive Committee of its National Board of Directors:   Chanda Smith Baker (former President and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities who brought Public Allies to the Twin Cities, full bio here), Chair Angela Read More

Public Allies is thrilled to announce the continuance of its partnership with the NBA Foundation. With the support of the NBA Foundation, Public Allies will continue to provide critical access to workforce and leadership development opportunities for up-and-coming leaders from marginalized communities.     Working nationwide—including six NBA market locations—and in partnership with hundreds of nonprofit Read More

New COO tapped to lead key initiatives at Public Allies, the country’s only national service program to center BIPOC leaders from an asset-based community development model.   Milwaukee, Wis, May 4, 2023 – Public Allies, a 30-year-old national nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Lauren Elfant Read More

Ms. Terrell becomes the first alumni and first Black woman to hold the CEO title, bringing a bold vision to the 30-year-old social justice non profit   Milwaukee, Wis – The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell Read More

Public Allies continues to live up to its commitment to re-imagine its board structure, purpose, and governance with the goal of fully aligning with and living into its values.   MILWAUKEE, WI – Public Allies, an organization that has been dedicated to social justice and racial equity for thirty years, is honored to announce the Read More

These latest additions are the first step in re-envisioning board membership, purpose, and culture for an organization that has been committed to social justice and racial equity for 30 years.   MILWAUKEE, WI – Public Allies is honored to announce the appointment of four new board members to the Public Allies National Board of Directors. Read More

MILWAUKEE, WIS – Public Allies, a national nonprofit committed to advancing social justice and racial equity by engaging and activating the leadership of all people, is thrilled to announce the launch of its class of 2022-23 apprenticeship cohorts. Over the next 10 months, emerging leaders from across the country will work in tandem with one Read More