Paul Schmitz

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, Inc. provides healthcare service. It helps people in need by providing them safe place to live and work by improving its community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in education, income and health. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Public Allies, Inc. is a national non-profit organization that is committed to advancing social justice and racial equity by engaging and activating the leadership of all people. The private company is based in Milwaukee, WI and was founded by Vanessa Kirsch and Paul Schmitz. The company's mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. Public Allies has been a pioneer in recruiting and developing equity-focused change-makers since 1992. The company has built a powerful network of more than 9000 proximate leaders who bridge races, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, and cultures. Public Allies operates its signature AmeriCorps program in 25 communities nationwide.

Playworks Education Energized operates as a nonprofit organization. Its services include onsite coaching, consultative support, staff training and online learning. It partners with elementary schools, districts, and after-school programs to integrate physical activity and social-emotional learning skill-building during recess.The company was founded by Jill Vialet in 1996 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Independent Sector provides social advocacy services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.