President and CEO
Greater Milwaukee Urban League | Milwaukee
Eve Hall’s career has focused on promoting economic opportunities for African Americans and underserved communities through education, employment, advocacy and economic self-reliance and development. She has served as president and chief executive officer of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League since 2017. The GMUL operates a variety of programs, including workforce development and training, and education and youth-centered initiatives. Under her leadership, the organization opened a Workforce Technology Center within its main office in 2018, and in 2022 it opened a second Milwaukee office to enhance its employment services.
Before joining the GMUL, Hall led the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin for five years and is credited with reviving the institution. Previously, Hall held an executive leadership role with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and was director of the Milwaukee office of former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson. Hall co-founded the African American Women’s Project Fund, which was created to support organizations that promote the well-being of women and girls. She is also the immediate past chair of the Visit Milwaukee board of directors.
Education: Bachelor’s, Florida A&M University; master’s, UW-Milwaukee; doctorate, Cardinal Stritch University
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Nonprofits and Education
President and CEO
Greater Milwaukee Urban League | Milwaukee
Eve Hall took over as president and chief executive officer of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League in 2017 after leading the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin for five years. One of 90 affiliates of the national civil rights and urban advocacy organization, GMUL focuses its programming on education, employment and civic engagement. Prior to leading the African American Chamber, Hall held an executive leadership role with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and was director of the Milwaukee office of former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson. Hall co-founded the African American Women’s Project Fund, which was created to support organizations that promote the wellbeing of women and girls. She is also current chair of the Visit Milwaukee board of directors.
Education: Bachelor’s, Florida A&M University; master’s, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; doctorate, Cardinal Stritch University
As you enter your office, what would you choose to be your walk-up or theme song: “It’s between ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams, because of the way it uplifts my spirit, and ‘Uptown Funk’ by Bruno Mars because of the beat and it makes me want to dance.”
Favorite destinations: “The islands for the beauty and peacefulness – and major cities with art, theater, and music entertainment.”
Career advice: “Surrounding myself with individuals stronger than me in other skill levels is critical to success. Empowering and uplifting those who report to me or support me is also an important leadership skill.”
Toughest business decision you’ve had to make: “Making human resource decisions about people in ways that keep them whole while also maintaining the ongoing operation and integrity of an organization.”