Jennifer Harris

Jennifer M. Harris, M.Ed., is a devoted practitioner and racial equity advocate. Her career spans academia, local government and research. Jennifer’s passion to ensure generational wellness and the betterment of Milwaukee led her to join the Social Development Commission (SDC) of Milwaukee. She serves as the Research and Policy Manager, influencing the impact SDC has on individuals and families experiencing poverty via research. Previously, Jennifer served as a member of Milwaukee County’s inaugural Office on African American Affairs, leading the operationalization of Milwaukee County’s groundbreaking "Declaration of Racism as a Public Health Crisis." During her tenure at Milwaukee County, Jennifer consulted for municipalities throughout the nation, shaped legislation, designed and led racial equity training for Milwaukee County employees and spearheaded many enterprise-wide initiatives institutionalizing racial equity