Project Kindred
Yaa Engel is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Executive Director of Project Kindred, where the focus is on empowering diverse young leaders through transformative experiences aimed at fostering cross-class and racial connections. Previously, Yaa held the position of Economic Development Director at Milwaukee Harbor District, leading business engagement and revitalization projects while advocating for equity. Yaa has also contributed to Northwestern Mutual in various roles, including Corporate Strategy and Budget Coordination, as well as having served as Managing Director at gener8tor. With experience in education as a State & District Assessment Advisor with Milwaukee Public Schools, Yaa has a strong background in strategic planning, relationship building, and program management. Yaa Engel is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at Cardinal Stritch University while having completed the African-American Leadership Program.
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Project Kindred
Milwaukee is consistently identified as the most racially segregated city in our nation. Our children grow up with little to no opportunity to build trust, understanding, and empathy with those who are different from them. As a result, ignorance and bias perpetuate continued segregation. Without formative experiences with people of different race, ethnicity and economic advantage, it is challenging to build a Milwaukee that creates equity, dignity, and justice for all. We work to disrupt that cycle by connecting youth through transformative experiences at a pivotal age. We develop new generations of diverse, culturally competent, empowered leaders equipped with the skills, values, and relationships necessary to disrupt the cycle of segregation in Milwaukee by building just, equitable, and loving communities.