Amillia for State Assembly District 11
Leading with Passion, Serving with Purpose
” When you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.”
~ Michelle Obama, ’16
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About Me
I’m a Milwaukee Southside native and double alum and current graduate student of UW-Milwaukee (B.S in criminal justice, M.S in criminal justice, and pending M.A in African and African Diaspora Studies.) As a firm believer in equity, I find myself in various spaces advocating as a survivor, an advocate, a leader, and a mentor.
A Survivor
I had the amazing opportunity of being a Survivor Model for Aurora’s 10th Annual Hope Shinning Blue Event – a celebratory event honoring survivors of sexual and domestic abuse which raises critical funds to support survivors in crisis. Sharing my story creates safe spaces, raises awareness, and allows other to know they aren’t alone in their healing journey. I’ve also had the joy of being UWM’s Women’s Resource Center’s (WRC) keynote for their Take Back the Night and partnering with them to host a Speak Out Event on Demin Day.
An Advocate
When I am not advocating for students on campus or working on my thesis, I am volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Providing youth going through trials and tribulations with support, guidance, and a representation of success after navigating hard times is a passion of mine. Being a CASA directly provides me the chance to mentor youth who may otherwise have no one else in their corner, and I am honored to be in this role and produce a positive impact.
A Leader
Since I enrolled at UW-Milwaukee in 2017, I have been involved in leadership in a variety of capacities, ranging from a public relations officer in a student organization to President of Student Association. My dedication to advocating for the student experience and equity has led to changes in the way adminstration communicates with students, policy changes within student government, and the overall representation of students during decision making processes.
A Mentor
As the Graduate Equity Team Lead, I have created and presented a four module antiracism training for the Equity Team to prepare them for the various events and projects we’d be engaged in, as well as to classes I have been a Teaching Assistant to. Moreover, Im the current Graduate Assistant for the Student Association Professional Staff, and utilize my experience in student government to inform and empower other students.
Milwaukee Beagle Campaign Spotlight
The Maggie Daun Show Talk (22 min 40 second mark)
Say Something Real with Michelle Bryant (1hr 2 min mark)
My Campaign Intentions
Expanding Children’s Access to Housing, Food, & Education
“In order to ensure a child’s safety, we must ensure that all parties have the resources they need. Children don’t get housing unless those providing for them have housing. Children don’t eat unless the people providing for them have access to food and children aren’t thriving unless their educational environment is meeting them where they’re at and providing opportunities for them to learn and grow outside of classes. It is this philosophy that I believe will keep our children safe and thriving.”
Enacting Transformative Justice
“True justice is transformative. Milwaukee suffers from a deficit of programs and
correctional alternatives that ensure justice impacted individuals are truly
rehabilitated. Transformative justice includes expanding program opportunities
inside the prisons, creating more reentry and rehabilitation programs, and
ensuring correctional alternatives for justice impacted youth. In order for
Milwaukee to be a safer and healthier place we first need to address the
barriers that limit our ability to heal our communities.“
Increasing Access to Healthcare
Holistic care ensures quality of life, and Milwaukeeans deserve nothing less. This means access to ALL healthcare, including mental health resources for both children and their parents, reproductive care recourse, and affordable health insurance. If we expand the Badgercare marketplace, ensure that folks have the right to dictate their medical care, and prioritize proactive mental health and illness intervention, we are on our way to building a healthy and thriving community.
Improving the Foster Care System
“As one of five adopted kids in my household, change to the foster care system holds near and dear to me. Let me be frank: Milwaukee needs a stronger infrastructure focused on children less likely to find permanency due to their identity, their experiences, or their age. We need more programs, resources, and residence options for children aging out of the foster care system, stronger economic, social, and cultural resources for foster families, and emphasized checks and balances to ensure that all parties involved are participating in harm reduction. Children are already one of the most vulnerable populations we have, and part of my vision for a stronger Milwaukee starts with addressing that deficit in access, opportunity, and support.“
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