The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) announced in a press release Friday that Kathryn Dunn will return to WWBIC as vice president of programs and operations.
Dunn began her career in the Milwaukee community, serving as Vice President of WWBIC from 1993-1997, and was part of the team that began WWBIC over 38 years ago alongside President, Wendy K. Baumann.
“We are very pleased to bring Kathryn back to WWBIC in our mission of ‘Putting Dreams to Work’,” Baumann said in a statement. “She will work with us statewide to help advance hope and opportunity for all who want to start or grow a small business.”
Kathryn is leaving one of WWBIC’s long standing partners, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) after 13 years of providing leadership and partnership in developing several key programs and initiatives. Kathryn’s work is reflected in the current GMF strategic plan, and the “Milwaukee for All” vision. She served as a key partner in the development of ThriveOn King Community HUB and supported the Greater Together Campaign. Kathryn’s work has deepened strategic partnerships within the broader Milwaukee region. Most recently, her work on ThriveOn Community HUB, a historic partnership between Greater Milwaukee Foundation, The Medical College of Wisconsin and Royal Capital ensured the community’s vision and voice was reflected.
Dunn has partnered across teams at the Foundation throughout her time on projects such as creation of the Centennial Plan and Gifts to the Community, Match Day, On the Table, Impact Investing and the early work of the Foundation’s role in addressing racial inequities. After WWBIC and prior to her work with the GMF, Kathryn served as Community Investment Officer for the Helen Bader Foundation.
“I am excited to join such a talented team working to help people fulfill their dreams of business ownership,” Dunn said in a statement. “WWBIC’s impact can be seen across the state of Wisconsin and I’m looking forward to being part of this important work.”
