Public Allies

LAUREN ELFANT NAMED COO OF PUBLIC ALLIES

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Allies, a 30-year-old national nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Lauren Elfant to the position of Chief Operations Officer. Ms. Elfant comes to Public Allies with over a decade of management experience in values-driven social justice organizations. She most recently served as Deputy Director of U.S. Programs at the Center for Reproductive Rights, and prior to that as Chief of Staff at the NYC Commission on Human Rights.

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Allies, a 30-year-old national nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Lauren Elfant to the position of Chief Operations Officer.
  • Ms. Elfant comes to Public Allies with over a decade of management experience in values-driven social justice organizations.
  • Ms. Elfant joins Public Allies' all-women Leadership Team at a time when the organization's mission is more relevant and critical than ever before.
  • "I am grateful and excited to have a proven, passionate, experienced leader like Lauren Elfant on our team," says Jenise Terrell, CEO of Public Allies.

JENISE TERRELL NAMED CEO OF PUBLIC ALLIES

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and leadership development to this role. Most of her career has been focused on leveraging national service as a vehicle to create pathways to leadership for marginalized and disenfranchised voices across the United States.

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  • "..leadership is an action to be taken, not just a position to be held"
    Ms. Terrell began her journey in servant leadership as a Public Allies AmeriCorps member herself in 1997.
  • By accepting this new role, Jenise Terrell becomes the first alumni and first Black woman to hold the CEO title at this organization that has included such powerful women leaders as Vanessa Kirsch, Public Allies co-founder and first CEO, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, founding Executive Director of Public Allies Chicago.
  • Ms Terrell has been serving as Interim CEO for the past six months, deftly navigating Public Allies through transition following an organizational restructure.
  • "Jenise Terrell so powerfully embodies the mission and values of Public Allies," says Kanwar Singh, Chair of the Board of Public Allies.

TWO PUBLIC ALLIES ALUMNI JOIN THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Allies, an organization that has been dedicated to social justice and racial equity for thirty years, is honored to announce the appointment of two new board members to the Public Allies National Board of Directors, Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith and Shavonda Sisson. The election of these two accomplished Black women alumni leaders is part of a broader commitment by the board to lead the rebuilding and re-imagining of Public Allies by bringing new talent, voices, knowledge and lived experiences into the governing body.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Allies, an organization that has been dedicated to social justice and racial equity for thirty years, is honored to announce the appointment of two new board members to the Public Allies National Board of Directors , Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith and Shavonda Sisson.
  • The election of these two accomplished Black women alumni leaders is part of a broader commitment by the board to lead the rebuilding and re-imagining of Public Allies by bringing new talent, voices, knowledge and lived experiences into the governing body.
  • I am proud to have these fellow alumni commit to bringing our shared values and dedication to cultivating the country's next leaders to the Public Allies Board of Directors."
  • "Partnership with our powerful network of over 9,000 alumni is critical to our future success," says Kanwar Singh , Chair of the Public Allies National Board of Directors.

PUBLIC ALLIES LAUNCHES ITS CLASS OF 2022-23 AMERICORPS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN TWELVE CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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For the 2022-2023 service year, the following Public Allies sites will be operating its signature 10-month AmeriCorps apprenticeship program: Arizona, Central Florida, Chicago, Connecticut, Delaware, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, and Wisconsin (Milwaukee and Racine/Kenosha).

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  • For the 2022-2023 service year, the following Public Allies sites will be operating its signature 10-month AmeriCorps apprenticeship program: Arizona, Central Florida, Chicago, Connecticut, Delaware, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, and Wisconsin (Milwaukee and Racine/Kenosha).
  • Public Allies is thrilled to announce the launch of its class of 2022-23 apprenticeship cohorts.
  • Our mission at Public Allies is to change that narrative by providing opportunities to those closest to the challenges and often overlooked."
  • Public Allies cultivates local talent - from often marginalized backgrounds - and invests in them to become leaders driving systemic, equity-focused change within their own communities.

THE NBA FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ALLIES'S RACIAL EQUITY CAMPAIGN

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Allies, a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it, is proud to announce the NBA Foundation as the most recent supporter of its Racial Equity Campaign. The NBA Foundation's grant was specifically designed to support  employment opportunities, career advancement, and greater economic empowerment for Black youth.

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  • MILWAUKEE, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Allies , a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it, is proud to announce the NBA Foundation as the most recent supporter of its Racial Equity Campaign.
  • Public Allies's Racial Equity Campaign continues to steadily and profoundly reimagine systems and transform lives.
  • The NBA Foundation is the league's first-ever charitable foundation dedicated to driving economic opportunity for Black youth.
  • Created in August 2020, the NBA Foundation is the league's first-ever charitable foundation dedicated to driving economic opportunity for Black youth.

Public Allies Selects Aria Florant, Alumna Class of 2012 and Co-Founder of Liberation Ventures, to its National Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Aria is a Public Allies alumna from the Class of 2012, and received a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from The Wharton School, and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School.

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  • Aria is a Public Allies alumna from the Class of 2012, and received a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from The Wharton School, and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School.
  • There has never been a greater need for the kind of grassroots, multiracial leadership that Public Allies engenders.
  • "Through her fearless and visionary leadership, Aria embodies the mission of Public Allies.
  • She has worked across sectors while rooted in the values of equity and justice," says Jaime E. Uzeta, CEO of Public Allies.

Public Allies Receives $10M From MacKenzie Scott And Dan Jewett

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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As a well-established leader actively advancing racial equity in America, Public Allies's approach is unique for its attention to both individuals and institutions.

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  • As a well-established leader actively advancing racial equity in America, Public Allies's approach is unique for its attention to both individuals and institutions.
  • They continue to launch 700 Allies annually into the social change sector through their signature AmeriCorps apprenticeship program.
  • "An equitable future requires a fundamental rethinking of leadership," says Jenise Terrell, Vice President of Programs, Public Allies.
  • Public Allies is a 501c3 national nonprofit committed to advancing social justice and racial equity by engaging and activating the leadership of all people.

Jenise Terrell wins the 2021 Excellence in AmeriCorps Lifetime of Service Award

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Public Allies, a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it, is proud to announce Jenise Terrell as the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in AmeriCorps Lifetime of Service Award.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Public Allies, a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it, is proud to announce Jenise Terrell as the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in AmeriCorps Lifetime of Service Award.
  • The award recognizes Ms. Terrell, Vice President of Programs, for her outstanding service and lifelong commitment to civic engagement.
  • AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering.The annual Excellence in AmeriCorps awards are given to honor inspiring and impactful national service across the country.
  • Ms. Terrell started her journey in service as an AmeriCorps apprentice herself in 1997.

Mark Payne Appointed Executive Director Of Public Allies Chicago

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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CHICAGO, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Public Allies is honored to announce the appointment of Mark Payne, Public Allies Chicago alumnus ('97), to the role of Executive Director for Public Allies Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Public Allies is honored to announce the appointment of Mark Payne, Public Allies Chicago alumnus ('97), to the role of Executive Director for Public Allies Chicago.
  • Public Allies Chicago was launched 29 years ago under the leadership of former First Lady Michelle Obama.
  • Payne returns to Public Allies as an alumnus of the program with over 20 years of experience in government, community relations, economic development and youth development.
  • "I'm grateful and excited to return to the Public Allies family at this pivotal time in both Chicago and our country," said Payne.

Public Allies Appoints New Leaders to Help Guide Its Future

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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"Public Allies must meet the demands of this moment by building on our rich history and our respected national network of nonprofit partners, systems-change leaders, and alumni to ensure the future is designed by and for everyone.

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  • "Public Allies must meet the demands of this moment by building on our rich history and our respected national network of nonprofit partners, systems-change leaders, and alumni to ensure the future is designed by and for everyone.
  • I'm thrilled and honored to welcome Elodie and Tonya to the Public Allies leadership team to help us do just that.
  • Tonya Mantilla returns to Public Allies having previously served as Program Manager, Associate Director and Executive Director of Public Allies Milwaukee.
  • Public Allies develops and activates systems-change leaders from often-overlooked communities nationwide to ensure the future is being designed by and for everyone.