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Shavonda Sisson
Shavonda Sisson
Public Allies Milwaukee 2009-2010
Shavonda Sisson, Black woman, radical change maker, mother, and Black Joy Curator currently works as the Director of Operations and Rest Researcher at Ubuntu Research and Evaluation. Shavonda is an alumnus of Public Allies Milwaukee and embodies its mission working in all aspects of her life to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it.
A certified member of the BeyHive, Shavonda is also the one half of the podcast 'That's What She Said' Shavonda along with her co-host Tee dissect pop culture, politics, and relationships from a social justice perspective.
Recognizing the strength of network and clarity of her voice Shavonda has leveraged her social media platform to launch Love On Black Women a people-driven fund that disburses 100% of all funds raised directly to Black women and MaGes of Milwaukee who have identified a need for financial support. Since its launch in February 2019, Love on Black Women has helped families secure housing,cover educational expenses, gain access medication, filled refrigerators and provided support for women escaping intimate partner violence.
If given the opportunity, ask Shavonda about self-care, #marrylarry, her 3 teenage sons and the ministry of brunch.
Tell us about your leadership?
My leadership is rooted soundly in being a listener and learner. I always seek to lead from a space of experience, accountability, and transparency.
Which Public Allies core value resonates with you the most and why?
The core value that resonates with me the most is Integrity. I believe that we should work to make sure what we say and do behind closed doors matches who we say we are in public. It is also integrity that ensures I stick to my commitments, I always hold myself and others accountable for being anti-oppression in words as well as actions. Embodying integrity holds me to all of the other core values.
Anything else you'd like to share?
I am excited about the opportunity to serve Public Allies as a board member. My experience as a program alum as well as a staff alum means that I understand the orgs relationships with AmeriCorps, alumni, PA Staff, and currently serving allies.
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