The Greater Milwaukee Foundation recognized Melissa Goins, president of Milwaukee-based Maures Development Group, and Anselmo Villarreal, president and CEO of La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha, for their contributions to the community during the foundation’s annual meeting and awards presentation.
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- Anselmo Villarreal, Ellen Gilligan and Melissa Goins. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Cecelia Gore, executive director of the Brewers Community Foundation. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Ex Fabula storyteller Chia Xiong shares a personal story about his life’s journey. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- David Kundert, incoming chair of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board of Directors. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Ellen Gilligan, president & CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Ex Fabula storyteller Kantara Souffrant tells a personal story that speaks to equity and identity. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Melissa Goins, president of Maures Development Group, which received a small business loan. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Melissa Goins accepting her award, held by her children, D’Angell and Gabriel. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Young leaders from Lead2Change, who helped the Foundation report on its community impact. (Credit: Jim Moy)
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- Amy Lindner, president of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, and Teri Zywicki, president and CEO of Milwaukee Center for Independence (Credit: Jim Moy)
The event was held Thursday at the Italian Community Center. Goins received the Frank Kirkpatrick Award for her equitable community development approach and efforts leading to physical improvements in the community. Villarreal received the Doug Jansson Leadership Award for his nonprofit leadership in helping underserved communities in Waukesha.
The program also featured stories from community storytellers associated with Ex Fabula around the theme of “Expressions of Equity & Community.”
The event was sponsored by BMO Global Asset Management, JP Morgan Asset Management and U.S. Bank.
