JCRC Hires Kai Mishlove as Director of Advocacy and Alliances

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin–Roberta S. Clark, Executive Director of Milwaukee’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), is pleased to announce the addition of Kai Yael Gardner Mishlove to the role of JCRC Director of Advocacy and Alliances. Working under Clark’s strategic direction, Mishlove will develop and nurture partnerships and alliances with communities and agencies throughout the region to build awareness of and advocacy for our diverse Jewish community. She begins in her new role on June 1.

Kai brings a tremendous portfolio of experience working with community organizations, particularly Jewish agencies. She recently stepped down as the Executive Director of Jewish Social Services in Madison, and once served as the Executive Director of the Milwaukee JCRC.

“I am thrilled to be returning to the Milwaukee JCRC and Milwaukee Jewish Federation in this new role, and for the opportunity to work alongside Roberta, who has built a national reputation for her work advocating for Jewish communities across the U.S.,” said Mishlove.

“As we continue to grow our work in public affairs and community engagement, Kai was a natural choice,” said Clark. “She’s known for her strong advocacy work, her interfaith and intercommunity work, and her ability to create meaningful connections. Her knowledge and skills will be an enormous asset to our efforts to combat antisemitism as we enhance and increase allyship throughout the community. We are — and I am — excited to welcome her back in this new role.”

This critical new position is partially funded by the Robert and Jennie Chortek Charitable Fund whose legacy will continue through our important work building alliances and advocacy for the Jewish community.

The mission of the Milwaukee JCRC is to speak as the representative of the Milwaukee Jewish community on issues of public affairs and public policy by convening and mobilizing the Jewish community through education, advocacy, social justice and support for Israel.

For more information about this announcement or the work of the JCRC, please reach out to RobertaC@MilwaukeeJewish.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.