GREEN & GROWING CO-CHAIR Maricha Harris Sees the Beauty in Amani Mission and work of Dominican Center are personal for Milwaukee native and DC executive director
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aricha Harris has led Dominican Center as executive director since September 2021. In her time here, she has focused on expanding the capacity of Dominican Center and Amani United, the neighborhood organization that we work in tandem with. She has also strengthened exist- ing relationships and forged new rela- tionships with residents, partners and supporters. She works daily to serve the people of Amani and carry on the Mission of Dominican Center. Harris, who grew up in Milwaukee, sees this opportunity to serve her community – where she grew, studied and worked – and to progress change. “This is a full circle moment for me. Growing up, I lived in neighborhoods
that faced significant challenges. And while I remember those challenges, I also remember resilience, strength and the beauty that lives within our neighborhoods,” she said. “There are so many assets in our community – right here in Amani and 53206.” Harris has previously worked at Safe & Sound, where she managed day-to- day operations; Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin; Milwaukee Public Schools, Silver Spring Neighbor- hood Center; Trini-Dad’s Child De- velopment Center and as a Licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “Throughout my progressive career, I have leveraged my communications, relationship building and leadership skills to achieve results,” said Harris.
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