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March 28, 2016

Wanda Montgomery has accepted the role of co-chair, alongside Mayor Tom Barrett, for the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF). The initiative is dedicated to reducing racial disparities in birth outcomes in the city of Milwaukee. We caught up with Wanda to find out what she hopes to accomplish in her new role.

Share a little background about yourself.

I’ve dedicated my career to serving others. I’ve been honored to do so as the Director of Community Partnerships for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin; CEO of Children’s Family and Community Partnerships; Project Manager for MAXIMUS, Executive Director of Gray’s Child Development Center, Inc., Preparatory Academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services. I look forward to serving as co-chair for LIHF alongside Mayor Tom Barrett.

Why are you passionate about the Lifecourse Initiative?

I am passionate about LIHF because to have any child die due to the lack of access, advocacy, education or resources in 2016 is unacceptable. So, whatever I can do to bring information to the masses is important to me and the work I’ve committed my life too.

What are some of your aspirations for this new role as co-chair?

I am committed to supporting LIHF on a broader basis and expand the work in areas that I currently support through my work with Children’s Hospital and other Boards and Committees I currently serve on.

What do you hope to accomplish as a co-chair?

I want to be a part of the movement. I want to move the needle forward and see infant mortality rates be significantly reduced in our community. 

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Learn more about Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families. 

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