URMIA is the preeminent source of innovative and effective risk management ideas and solutions to the challenges facing institutions of higher education in the pursuit of their academic, social, and economic goals. URMIA is pledged to the advancement of higher education risk management and the professional growth of our members. Our conduct is guided by the highest ethical standards, and all interactions are characterized by trust, accessibility, diversity, innovation and camaraderie. URMIA's goals include protecting the reputation and resources, both human and financial, of institutions of higher education through the incorporation of sound risk management practices into all aspects of their operations; making available the best and most complete risk management information for institutions of higher education; and providing standard-setting professional development opportunities for risk management professionals in higher education. Students are welcome in helping us reach these goals and URMIA offers free membership for students pursing a degree in the field.

Since 1980, the Crisis Prevention Institute has helped millions of individuals begin a journey of positive, supportive, and empathic caring for people of all ages. • We believe in the power of empathy, compassion, and meaningful connections. • We consider personal safety and security the antidotes to fear and anxiety; and that listening leads to understanding. • We know when those who care for others feel prepared and confident in their abilities, they can make the world a better place. CPI’s crisis prevention training gives professionals the confidence to prevent and respond to workplace violence. With a focus on healthcare, education, human services, and dementia care, CPI sets the standard for best practices in evidence-based workplace violence prevention. Our training is designed to support the safety and well-being of both staff and those in their care. We teach the skills that help professionals de-escalate verbal and physical crises in the workplace, with an array of solutions that address the full spectrum of risk levels. Solutions Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training focuses on verbal de-escalation and early intervention, giving staff an effective framework for decision making and problem solving, as well as teaching safe disengagements and physical interventions that can be implemented with the least use of force, providing the safest environment for all parties involved. Verbal Intervention™ Training: This program is ideal for organizations that have a hands-off policy, and for staff members who don’t experience higher risk situations requiring physical interventions, instilling the confidence and skills to verbally respond to disruptive behaviors, and prevent further escalation. To learn more about CPI and our full offering of industry-leading solutions, visit us today at crisisprevention.com.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) works for students, parents, educators, and citizens through the state's public schools and libraries. The department is led by an elected state superintendent. Agency headquarters are in Madison. Employees there provide services to Wisconsin school districts (administrative, teaching, and nutrition staff), cooperative educational service agencies, public libraries, and community organizations. Services include educational and infrastructure support such as budgeting, human resources, and information technology. Some department employees work in offices in Ashland, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Racine, and Wausau, providing direct services to students, encouraging them to remain in high school and to pursue post-secondary education. Other staff serve at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan or the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville. The DPI Comment Moderation Policy is available at: https://dpi.wi.gov/news/social-media

Cedar Community offers a comfortable, yet vibrant lifestyle full of friendship and opportunity for men and women age 55 and better in West Bend and Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Our independent lifestyle encourages residents to fully engage and embrace the opportunities. Our life enrichment programming is designed to enhance the wellbeing of our residents by empowering them to make lifestyle choices for successful aging. Our goal is to create an environment with amenities that help residents find balance and develop friendships in an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Cedar Community’s mission is to model Christ’s love for humanity by creating life-enhancing relationships, services and environments. We invite you to enjoy, explore, and embrace your best life through all that Cedar Community has to offer. Our spectacular natural settings and strong faith-based mission are unique and inviting, but what sets Cedar Community apart are the high-quality services available to help our residents live more, no matter where they are on that journey. Cedar Community can provide the security of knowing that should your health care needs change over time, the services and support you may require are available right here. Visit our website at cedarcommunity.org to learn more about our senior living options and healthcare programs and services.

Founded in 1969, Next Door is an award-winning, birth-to-five early learning school based in Milwaukee’s Central City. We focus on the first five years of life because that is when a child’s brain development is most active and when we can have the greatest impact on a child’s future success. Our ultimate goal is to get our students ready for school and ready for life! We offer families full and half-day center-based programming as well as a home-based option. All of our programs provide access to health and dental care, as well as special education and mental health services. Knowing that parents are a child’s first teacher, Next Door offers a number of supportive services for moms and dads. They include: prenatal services, adult education and a fatherhood program. We also have a team of Family Advocates, who work closely with parents to make sure the family has what they need to succeed. Our reach goes even further into the community by leading a partnership program with ten early childhood organizations in Milwaukee County. Next Door staff offers teacher coaching and training on curriculum assessment at each of the partner locations. By working together, we can increase access to safe and high-quality infant and toddler care. Between our own sites and the partner agencies, Next Door currently serves more than 2,000 children and their families. Next Door offers a host of giving and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to support our children and families. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.nextdoormke.org or call us at (414) 562-2929.

Carmen’s mission is to graduate critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life. We envision students achieving proficiency in scientific inquiry, creative discovery, and constructive problem-solving; professional-level skills in the uses of 21st century technology; and admission to colleges that will enable them to become civic leaders, authors, artists, scientists, teachers, doctors, or successful in any other family- and community-sustaining career.

A college-preparatory boarding and day school in Wisconsin. Since 1855, Wayland Academy has been dedicated to the education of young people. The curriculum of the Academy, seen in its broadest sense, encompasses time-tested activities that prepare students to be successful beyond their high school years and to lead meaningful lives.

Milwaukee Jewish Day School is an independent, co-educational school and enrolls 200 children from junior kindergarten through eighth grade. More than 700 students have graduated from MJDS since the school first opened its doors in 1981. With an average student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1 and an even lower ratio of 6:1 for its 2-year kindergarten program, students flourish in an intimate and individualized learning environment. Throughout MJDS’ 10-year program, teachers and staff combine academic excellence and Jewish values to prepare children for a lifetime of success, leadership and engagement with the world.

The State Group is one of North America's leading multi-trade Industrial and Specialty Services contractor. Established in 1961, State Group provides comprehensive multi-trade Services that include Electrical, Mechanical and Civil on a single source basis. State Group performs over 2 million man-hours annually of Construction, Retrofit, Maintenance, and Emergency Services. State Group also has computerized Tooling and Equipment Warehouses containing a broad spectrum of specialized tooling and rolling stock equipment to productively support its skilled workforce. Headquartered in Franklin, TN, State Group has offices across Canada and the United States. State Group has built long-term relationships with Fortune 100 Manufacturers, Owners, Property Managers and Original Equipment Suppliers who look to State to complete complex building, manufacturing and engineering projects while staying on schedule and within budget. Headquarters: Franklin, TN Contact: [email protected] 1-800-558-2034 COR Certified, ISO 9001:2015 Registered

Training Minds. Improving Hearts. LCCA is a public (tuition-free) charter school serving Kindergarten through 9th grade students. We will add 10th grade in the fall of 2022. LCCA is a great option for families who prefer a content-rich curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences with a focus on character development and a teacher-led learning environment. LCCA is an affiliate school of the Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI), an outreach of Hillsdale College. The BCSI team is assisting LCCA in creating and implementing challenging, engaging academic programs, as well as providing teacher training that will serve as the foundation for a liberal and civic education. This classical curriculum emphasizes the core disciplines of math, science, history, and language arts, including phonics and writing, with significant attention to music, art, and foreign language. Each of these disciplines is taught with an emphasis on the history and traditions of American citizens as the inheritors of Western civilization. The BCSI learning model has already seen substantial success throughout the United States, with 20 affiliate schools currently serving more than 11,000 students across the country. LCCA is the first BCSI affiliate school in Wisconsin, and the first K-12 public classical charter school in the state.

During my six years on the School Board I served on the Finance and Building, Grounds & Transportation Committees. I served my final two years as Chair of Building & Grounds. I was also Chair of the Building Expansion Committee during the initial phases of our Expansion Project. As the project progressed, I stepped away from the Chair and continued on the Committee, serving as the Spokesman for the project. As Spokesman I presented the project to various groups including two major presentations to the School Society.

Yeshiva Elementary School (YES) teaches Jewish children in Milwaukee the beauty of their Jewish heritage and provides an excellent Judaic and general education. YES is a cornerstone of the Jewish community of Sherman Park and provides stability and diversity to this beautiful, historic neighborhood.