Meeting Details

Meeting Name: EMERGING YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/24/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: BID 32, Herb Kohl, North Division Career Pathway Ecosystem.pdf
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     1. Call to Order at 9:07 AM

Minutes note: Clifton Crump served a Chair in place of Chair Perez for this meeting. Also, present: Salista Lawrence-Moore Isabelle Smith Maritza Ugarte Dr. Monique Liston 		    Roll call Not available
     2. Approval of prior Meeting Minutes (7/16/26)

Minutes note: Member Hogans, moved approval There were no objections 		    Not available
     3. Introduction of new youth member Isabelle Smith     Not available
     4. Introduction of new youth member Salista Lawrence - Moore    Not available
     5. Introduction of new member dr. monique liston     Not available
     6. Introduction of new member Maritza Ugarte    Not available
     7. Board member Root Cause Responses/Suggestions

Minutes note: Ms. Christie opened the meeting by summarizing three primary root causes identified for potential city policy: higher quality urban green spaces, addressing un-housed youth, and closing gaps in youth mental health services. The board discussed the "Housing First" model used by Milwaukee County, Member Hogans requested city-specific data to see which communities are being impacted; Member Mahan clarified that most relevant data is currently held at the county level through the continuum of care. Regarding green spaces, the committee discussed the 52 to 54 city-owned "tot lots" and the lack of a clear mission for their maintenance compared to the county park system. Member Lawrence - Moore suggested repurposing vacant spaces into "third spaces" where youth can feel safe and relax without time limits, citing gardens and picnic areas as examples. The board agreed to route these issues through the newly forming Health and Wellness subcommittee, which will include member Hogan, Mahan and Ugarte, to streamline feedback for the youth summit on October 15th. 		    Not available
     8. Herb Kohl Foundation LOI support

Minutes note: Ms. Christie presented the board with a letter of interest addressed to the Herb Kohl Foundation for a civic engagement grant to support a community ambassador program in BID 32. Chairman Crump introduced a second request for a letter of support for the Kellogg PEAK Initiative, seeking $100,000 over 24 months to provide paid leadership opportunities for 40 Milwaukee youth. Members emphasized the need for sustainability and security in these proposals, suggesting that the grant applications should include plans for long-term maintenance and the employment of local, diverse-owned businesses. Ms. Christie clarified that the current stage is only a letter of interest and that further details on infrastructure and partnerships with groups like Earn and Learn would be flushed out if invited to submit a full proposal. The board voted unanimously to approve letters of support for both the BID 32 and PEAK Initiative applications, motion made by Mr. Mahan. 		    Not available
     9. EYAAC Subcommittees updates

Minutes note: Dr. Velez reported that the Data Committee was accepted into a grant cohort to build out data infrastructure, adding Judge Derek Mosley to the team for legal expertise. The Data Committee is tracking chronic absenteeism, with an upcoming report expected from the Wisconsin Policy Forum and a convening scheduled for October 5th. Ms. Christie provided an update on the Education and Workforce Development Committee's work at North Division High School, which includes launching seven career and technical education (CTE) pathways such as carpentry, welding, and IT. The committee is working to make North Division a "choice" school by engaging middle school students during summer programs and providing mentors from Employ Milwaukee for 11th and 12th graders. 		    Not available
     10. StriveTogether update

Minutes note: Ms. Christie is scheduled to travel to Baltimore for a Strive Together conference to develop a 90-day plan for a "Cradle-to-Career" pipeline in partnership with Milwaukee Succeeds. The plan involves evaluating youth employment landscapes across city departments to identify funding gaps and better align career opportunities with youth interests. The EYAAC Collective Impact Summit is confirmed for October 15th at Concordia 27, featuring workshops on youth equity, nonprofit health, and data collection. Emerging Youth Council members were encouraged to register for the summit, which will include the regular October EYAAC meeting during the lunch hour. 		    Not available
     11. October 15 EYAAC Collective Impact Summit     Not available
     12. Update Young Fathers Mentorship & Workforce Development

Minutes note: Mr. Trasus Wright introduced Christopher, a 19-year-old Washington High School graduate, as an example of active mentorship and youth engagement in the North Avenue corridor. Christopher shared his goal of opening a cleaning service while currently working in maintenance at Checkers, highlighting the impact of "credible messengers" in connecting youth to resources. The board discussed potential collaborations involving Walnut Way, the North Division greenhouse, and construction cleaning opportunities for youth in vacant housing. Chairman Crump noted that approximately $20,000 remains in the board's budget for the year, which could be allocated to support similar mentorship activities or carried over to the next year. 		    Not available
     13. Approval of the 2027 Proposed Meeting Date

Minutes note: The board reviewed and approved the proposed 2027 meeting schedule, agreeing to meet once a month at 9:00 AM, with the exception of June 24th, August, and November. Board Member Mahan announced that board member Nwagbaraocha has been nominated for the presidency of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC). Chairman Crump committed to sending out a report of findings previously to all board members. 		    Not available
     14. Announcements     Not available
     15. Adjournement at 10:38 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available
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