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Board Members LaVonda Graham Board Chair Member Since 2015 Read More Monique Graham Secretary of the Board Member Since 2017 Read More Dea Wright Board Member Member Since 2023 Read More Annie Robinson Vice President Member Since 2012 Read More Heidi Moore HR Committee Chair Member Since 2018 Read More Earl Ingram Board Member Member Since 2023 Read More X'Zayvion McCoy Treasurer of the Baord Member Since 2018 Read More Emonia Barnett Board Member Member Since 2022 Read More

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Team Members Antonio Butts Executive Director (414) 260-2243 antonio@walnutway.org Since 2017 Read More Bryan Rogers Enviornmental Justice Director (414) 240-6931 bryanrogers21@gmail.com Since 2022 Read More Marilyn Mitchell Accountant (262) 259-5917 mmitchell@walnutway.org Since 2020 Read More Tomiah Jackson Community Wealth Building Program Manager 414-264-2326 jacksontomiah@walnutway.org Since 2025 Read More Jasmin Hoover Urban Ag Coordinator 414-264-2326 jhoover@walnutway.org Since 2024 Read More Eric R. Trunnell Environmental Program Assistant 414-264-2326 etrunell@walnutway.org Sine 2024 Read More Michael Malone Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Since 2022 Read More Samuel Thurman Construction Development thurman@walnutway.org Since 2020 Read More Yolanda Odufuwa EJII Program Assistant - Consultant 414) 240-6931 yolanda@walnutay.org Since 2025 Read More Dextra Hadnot Assistant Executive Director dextrahadnot@walnutway.org Since 2024 Read More Chandra Ellis Grants Manager (414) 375-4224 cellis@walnutway.org Since 2017 Read More Dawnice Anglin AR/AP Bookkeeper (414) 253-8069 danglin@walnutway.org Since 2021 Read More Tiwanda Ward Taste of Lindsay Heights Manager 414-260-0862 tward@walnutway.org Since 2023 Read More Olamilekan Awoniyi IT Coordinator (414) 269-3027 oawoniyi@walnutway.org Since 2022 Read More Clyde Martin Urban Agriculture Assistant Since 2025 Read More Terrance Rayford Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Since 2023 Read More Vince Ashford Safety Director (414) 310-1274 vincent.ashford1@gmail.com Since 2016 Read More Ramona Curry Resident Ambassador –Community Engagement 414) 240-6931 ramona_curry1127@yahoo.com Since 2022 Read More Jerrilynn Freelon Associate Director (414) 253-0779 jfreelon@walnutway.org Since 2019 Read More Alysha Holmes HR Manager 414.264.2326 Ext 872 alyshadholmes@walnutway.org Since 2024 Read More Jovon Siner Blues Skies Landscaping &Maintenace Supervisor 414-264-2326 jovan@walnutway.org Since 2024 Read More Jevon Prowell Blue Skies Supervisor (414) 296-1130 jprowell@walnutway.org Since 2016 Read More Gwendolyn Hodges Program Assistant 414-264-2326 ghodges@walnutway.org Since 2025 Read More Vonadrian Scott Maintenance Read More Zion Hotman Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Since 2020 Read More Pastor Teresa Thomas -Boyd Faith Partnership Consultant (414)507-1115 fourjttb@yahoo.com Since 2021 Read More

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"Community-Led Comprehensive Development." This approach aims to empower community members to drive their own change, with Walnut Way serving as a facilitator and supporter. CLICK REGISTER NOW! Critical Home Repair Program Home Resident-led Projects Volunteer, Participate, or Donate Blue Skies Landscaping Workforce Training & Development Careers Our Focus & Philosophy Our Approach Community-led Comprehensive Development Order Now Taste of Lindsay Heights Cafe Events Join Us Schedule Neighborhood Eco Tour What We Do What we Do What we Do What we Do What we Do Walnut Way Conservation Corps is a non-profit organization based in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our mission is centered around "Community-Led Comprehensive Development." This approach aims to empower community members to drive their own change, with Walnut Way serving as a facilitator and supporter. Our Community-Led Comprehensive Development approach recognizes the interconnectedness of wellness, work, and wealth. By fostering community wellness, we encourage active engagement. By linking work to environmental stewardship, we promote sustainable practices while providing meaningful employment. And by driving economic development, we enhance community wealth. Together, these elements create a resilient, self-sustaining neighborhood where every resident can thrive. Community Engagement Wellness Wellness Wellness Wellness Wellness is a foundational aspect of our community engagement work. We understand that a healthy community is an engaged community. We foster wellness through various initiatives such as our Wellness Commons space, senior home repair program, and advocacy for fair energy policies. By creating a safe and healthy environment, we empower residents to actively participate in decision-making processes and community activities. Enviornmental Stewardship Work Work Work Work Work, in our context, goes beyond just job creation; it's closely tied to environmental stewardship. Through initiatives like our green infrastructure programs, residential and commercial energy efficiency pilots, and our green jobs initiative, we provide opportunities for meaningful work that also contributes to a more sustainable environment. This approach is embodied in our businesses like Blue Skies Landscaping, where we generate revenue while enhancing our community's green spaces. Economic Development Wealth Wealth Wealth Wealth Wealth, in our view, is not just about individual prosperity, but about collective economic development. We support small businesses, administer a neighborhood improvement district, and rehabilitate residential foreclosures into affordable homeownership opportunities. These initiatives contribute to community wealth by enhancing economic mobility, increasing access to resources, and promoting local entrepreneurship. 2025 - “Evaluating the impact of remote monitoring devices on chronic health conditions. An index tracks wellbeing of African Americans in Milwaukee and incorporates remote health monitoring devices—like Fitbits and glucose monitors—to guide Walnut Way interventions, target chronic disease management, and measure community health outcomes. 2020 - Lindsay Heights, Northwestern Mutal Data Science Project This plan focuses on leveraging data science to drive social change. Walnut Way can use this resource to inform its decision-making processes, track the impact of its programs, and identify areas where further intervention might be needed. 2010 Lindsay Heights Zilber Quality of Life Plan This plan offers a comprehensive approach to improving quality of life in select Milwaukee neighborhoods, including Lindsay Heights. Walnut Way can leverage the strategies outlined in this plan to address issues like economic disparities, housing inequities, and limited access to resources within the community. 2023 - Data You Can Use - Lindsay Heights Portrait The portrait provides detailed demographic and socioeconomic data about the Lindsay Heights community. Walnut Way can use this data to better understand the needs and challenges of the community, tailor its programs accordingly, and measure progress over time. 2020 - Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Action Plan The action plan provides a roadmap for community improvement efforts in Lindsay Heights, outlining key goals, strategies, and actions to enhance various aspects of community life. Walnut Way can use this plan to guide its initiatives, ensuring that they align with the community's broader goals and priorities. 2020 - Milwaukee: African American Well-bieng Index This index provides critical insights into the wellbeing of African Americans in Milwaukee. It can help Walnut Way identify key areas of concern, develop targeted interventions, and track improvements over time. Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making Leveraging Data in Our Decision Making Download Download Download Download Download Download Home About Get Involved Blue Skies Taste of Lindsay Heights Resident Led EJII Wisconsin More... 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< Back Michael Malone Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Michael Malone brings seven years of landscaping experience to the Blue Skies Landscaping team at Walnut Way, having learned the trade from his father. As a dedicated crew member, Michael supports all aspects of landscape maintenance, urban agriculture, and campus upkeep. He is skilled in landscape installation, horticulture, equipment operation, and works confidently outdoors in all weather conditions. Friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented, Michael is committed to helping create a healthier, greener community in line with Walnut Way’s mission.

< Back Chandra Ellis Grants Manager Chandra Ellis is Walnut Way’s Grant Manager with five years of leadership experience at the organization. She specializes in strategic planning, operational management, and team alignment, driving growth and equity in Milwaukee communities. Chandra’s responsibilities include grant management, reporting, and building strong funder relationships to ensure compliance and maximize impact. She has overseen impactful programs, managed budgets, and developed business plans for social enterprises such as Taste of Lindsay Heights. Chandra holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and an Associate in Commercial Real Estate from Marquette University, blending insights into human behavior with practical real estate expertise. Her strengths in partnership building, collaboration, and financial stewardship support both community engagement and sustainable development. Chandra is dedicated to empowering teams, cultivating a positive culture, and advancing opportunities for long-term community well-being. cellis@walnutway.org (414) 375-4224

< Back Jovon Siner Blues Skies Landscaping &Maintenace Supervisor Jovan Siner is the Blue Skies Landscaping Supervisor at Walnut Way, with more than a year in this leadership role. He brings over 20 years of carpentry experience—including formal training—and more than a decade in landscaping, home improvement, and repairs. As supervisor, Jovan oversees employees in landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and related services, while also assisting with carpentry and auto repair tasks. His diverse skills and hands-on leadership make him an asset to the Walnut Way team jovan@walnutway.org 414-264-2326

< Back Antonio Butts Executive Director Serving as the Executive Director of Walnut Way Conservation Corp., Antonio Butts is a transformative leader with a profound passion for Milwaukee. In his career, Antonio has been able to effectively engage diverse stakeholders. At Walnut Way, Antonio partners with residents to become agents of change in their community. He is involved in a wide array of activities, from advocating for issues like energy burden, broadband access, and water rights, to transforming residential foreclosures into affordable homeownership opportunities. His focus on individual talent development for economic mobility and support for small businesses is indicative of his commitment to fostering an economically diverse and vibrant community. Antonio's work embodies his faith in community-led change and his dedication to creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all. These efforts contribute to reducing disparities among African Americans, increasing community wealth, enhancing resident wellbeing, and fostering resilient, self-sustaining neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee. antonio@walnutway.org (414) 260-2243