Board of Directors

The Board of Directors comprises thoughtful and distinguished community leaders who provide guidance, governance, and critical fundraising support to help build and strengthen Milwaukee’s LGBTQ community.

Milwaukee LGBT Community Center Bylaws

We’re currently seeking passionate and committed individuals to join the Board of Directors at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center! If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals across Milwaukee and bring your skills to a dynamic, mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive community.

Public Notice of Board of Directors 2026 Session Schedule

The Milwaukee LGBT Community will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors Meeting virtually from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Board Meeting Link   

Public comments are welcome during that portion of the meeting. You can also send public comments to Boardofdirectors@mkelgbt.org

Please contact Ritchie T. Martin, Jr., Executive Director, at Rmartin@mkelgbt.org for more information.

Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order                                                                                   

  • Welcome and opening remarks - Board President

  • Roll call / quorum confirmation - Board President

  • Compliance W/ Open Meetings Law - Board President 

2. Approval of Agenda   

  • Review and approval of the meeting agenda - Board President                           

3. Approval of Minutes

  • Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes - Board President

4. Executive Director’s Report

  • Organizational Update - Executive Director

  • Programmatic highlights

  • Operational overview

  • Community impact and engagement

5. Committee Reports

  • Governance - Governance Chair

  • Internal Affairs - Board Treasurer / IA Chair

  • External Affairs - Board Vice President / EAC Chair

6. New Business

7. Public Comments

8. Announcements 

9. Adjournment 

Please note: 

  • The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center values transparency and community engagement. All are welcome to attend and observe the Board of Directors meeting. Public comment will be held as indicated on the agenda. 

  • Accommodation requests may be directed to Brook Stanley at BStanley@mkelgbt.org. Please allow 48 hours for arrangements.

  • The Board of Directors may convene an Executive Session at any time during the meeting, including at the beginning or end of the meeting, or outside of the scheduled public session, as permitted under Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.

Executive Committee 

  • DeShanda Clark (she/her) - Board President 

  • Keshonda Willis (she/her)- Board Vice President

  • Jay Roby (he/him) - Board Treasurer

  • Cylest Brooks (she/they) - Board Secretary

Board Members

  • Liz Charewicz (she/her) - External Affairs Committee

  • Keshonda Willis (she/her) - External Affairs Committee

  • Alex Dominguez (he/him) - External Affairs Committee

  • Kim Kavanaugh (sher/her) - Internal Affairs Committee

  • Haley Clancy (she/her) - Internal Affairs Committee

  • J.D. Luster (he/him)- Internal Affairs Committee

  • Devin Hayes (he/him)- Governance Committee

  • Daniel Wright (he/him) - Governance Committee

  • Jamiee Combs (she/her) - External Affairs Committee

  • Cylest Brooks (she/her) - Governance Committee

  • Julie Kaczmarek (she/her) - External Affairs Committee

  • Ricardo Wynn (he/him) - Governance Committee