Blog
Director’s Message: Building the Capacity of our Community
Milwaukee Succeeds’ executive director, Vincent Lyles, reflects on 2025, highlighting achievements in early childhood education and youth empowerment. Through collaboration and innovative programs, the organization is shaping a brighter future for Milwaukee’s children and families.
ECE Outreach: A Q&A with Arati Hernandez
Ambassador Arati Hernandez shares insights from her work connecting with early childhood education providers in Milwaukee’s ThriveOn neighborhood, building trust, strengthening networks and supporting children, families and educators.
ECE Outreach: A Q&A with Jackie Burrell
Ambassador Jackie Burrell reflects on her outreach with Milwaukee’s ECE providers, uncovering the challenges they face, fostering connections, and creating a stronger network to improve care for children and families.
Youth Empowerment in Action
Youth Forward MKE is making moves to empower young people and equip them with the tools to transform their communities. This year, the coalition’s Strategic Priority Workgroup has advanced three bold initiatives designed to support youth and put them at the center of decision-making in Milwaukee.
Building Pathways through Policy
In order for our children to thrive, we must fix the systems that are standing in their way. This means addressing the policies, resources and power structures that often work against them. But we also understand that such progress cannot happen in isolation. To create meaningful change, we must unite around a common goal, amplifying our voices to advocate for the policies and resources that will ensure all children have the opportunities they need to succeed.
Harnessing Data to Drive Impact and Transform Education
This year, we’re celebrating the power of data-driven insights to illuminate challenges and drive change!
At Milwaukee Succeeds, our commitment to data is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that effective decision-making relies on a solid foundation of community data, enabling us to identify needs, drive strategies and effectively measure our impact.