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Our Team.

The CDA team is a dynamic, diverse group whose unique talents and perspectives complement each other in all the right ways. We’re a supportive, tight-knit crew—part modern-day A-Team, part family—who work hard, laugh often, and bring out the best in one another. Our blend of lived experience, professional expertise, and genuine love for Milwaukee fuels our commitment to improving our neighborhoods and strengthening our city. Whether we’re tackling complex housing challenges, sharing great meals, or cheering on local sports, we show up with heart, synergy, and a belief that together, we can accomplish just about anything.

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Teig Whaley-Smith

Chief Alliance Executive

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Cordella Jones

Resident Collaboration Director

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Johanna Jimenez

Policy and Advocacy Director

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Trenice Ferguson

Operations Director

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Frank Martinez

Deputy Director

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