Community Development

Community Development
The Community Development program provides educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential. We work with communities to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. We educate in leadership development, organizational development, food systems, community economic development, local government education, and much more. In short, the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations.
Local Community Development Programs

Community Economic Development
Collaborating with and providing resources for community leaders to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Milwaukee residents.
Supporting food-related businesses, and entrepreneurs.

Prasanta Anumolu
Community Development Educator
(414) 615-0529

Community Food Systems
Working with community organizations, tribal partners and local governments to promote community food systems development
For information on urban agriculture, community gardening, or garden plot rental.

Martin K. Ventura
Urban Ag and Community Gardens Coordinator
(414) 615-0538

Certified Public Manager Program
A nationally accredited management development program that prepares managers in federal, state, and local government and in tribal and nonprofit organizations for the challenges and unique demands of the public management profession.

Jerry Braatz
Area Extension Director
(262) 894-6589



