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What Does the Community Development Program Offer in Milwaukee County?

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.

If you have any questions about Community Development in Milwaukee County, please contact:

Adrianne Lovett
Community Development Educator
Milwaukee County Extension Office
932 S. 60th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Phone: 414-290-2407
FAX: 414-290-2424
EMAIL: adrianne.lovett@ces.uwex.edu

My Vision: Milwaukee County is a wonderful place to live, work and recreate for all of its citizens.

My Mission: As a Community Development Educator for Milwaukee County UW-Extension, I inform decision makers and engage citizens to actively create a positive future for Milwaukee County.


What Can the Community Development Educator Do for You?

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

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Leadership Development

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

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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)

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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.