The Community Development Educator programs in a number of priority areas. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, Community Development Educators work with local government, civic organizations, businesses and community leaders to enhance local decision-making and help communities respond to new challenges and opportunities. These priorities change as local needs change.

This position is currently vacant. For questions related to Community Development, please contact Eloisa Gómez, Milwaukee County UW-Extension Director, at 414-290-2432 or eloisa.gomez@ces.uwex.edu.

Organizational Development

• Board and Organizational Assessments
• Board Development
• Strategic Planning
• Staff Development
• Scenario Planning
• Program Development and Evaluation
• Logic Model Training
• Learning Communities
• Leading Change
• Facilitated Dialogue

Leadership Development

• Community Leadership Program
• Youth Leadership Program
• Colors Matrixx® Temperament Indicator

Local Governance

• Local Government and Finance Education
• Facilitated Public Participation Processes
• Data Gathering and Research for Public Officials
• Public Issue Education and Facilitation
• GYFT (Government Youth Facilitated Training Summer Program)

Neighborhood Development

• Milwaukee County UW-Extension is providing programs and resources to help develop better neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee County.

Links of Interest
For links to other websites with helpful information about business development, local government, population data and legislative information, visit our links page.