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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our dedicated board is a diverse group of passionate individuals who are committed to furthering our mission to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and their families. Each member brings unique insights, expertise, and a deep commitment to advocacy, education, and community engagement.

We value your input and are here to listen! If you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our initiatives or would like to engage further with our board, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your voice is important to us, and we appreciate your interest in supporting Black children and families in Wisconsin.

For all email inquires, please email: board@bcdi-wisconsin.org
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President

Initial Licensing Associate

Division of Early Care and Education

WI Dept of Children and Families

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Vice President

Derute Consulting Cooperative

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Treasurer

Director, Wisconsin Doulas of
Color Collective 

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Secretary

Family Medicine Physician/ Weight Loss Clinic, Innovative Health Care SC, Owner

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Director of Teacher Education & Adjunct Assistant Professor- Beloit College

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Instructional Chair, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).

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Executive Director, 4C For Children

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Attorney, Groth Law Firm

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Pastor, Epikos Church

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IT Infrastructure Program Manager
Froedtert

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Past Board President

Professor, Madison College

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Board President Emeritus

Consultant, M.T.A.C., LLC

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