About Griselda


Griselda Aldrete is the president and CEO of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM). Her primary responsibility is to work in coordination with the Board of Directors to develop and execute the vision and strategic plan for the organization. She has far-reaching experience in community leadership and outreach, financial oversight and managing day-to-day operations of complex organizations.


Aldrete received a bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Law Studies and Spanish from Marquette University, a master’s in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and a law degree
from Marquette University Law School. She is a graduate of the National Hispana Leadership Institute Executive Leadership Fellowship and the Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Program, and is a proud alumna of the Future Milwaukee Leadership Program at Marquette University. Aldrete previously served as executive director of the Cream City Foundation.


Aldrete has been recognized for and received a number of prominent awards for her community service and advancement of Hispanics, including Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 under 40 Award, the United Way of Greater Milwaukee's Philanthropic 5 Award, Marquette University College of Art and Sciences’ Young Alumna of the Year, Biz Times Milwaukee’s Regional Spirit Award, United States Delegate for the British American Project, Wisconsin’s “Top 48 most powerful Latinos” list, Major League Baseball’s SEAT 21 Award, National Football League/Green Bay Packers’ Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, Donald Driver Foundation’s Driven to Achieve Award and the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast’s Risk Taker Award.


Aldrete currently serves on the board of directors for The Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Pivot Milwaukee and Building Brave, and is a member of TEMPO Milwaukee. Aldrete currently serves on the advisory board for the Visit Milwaukee Multicultural Committee and is a steering
committee member for Milwaukee Women, Inc.



About Kim


Kim Schultz graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010, with a Bachelors degree in Spanish and International Studies. She spent her final semester traveling and studying abroad in South America. Before joining HPGM as Program Manager, Kim worked to expand a community health educational program, as a Program Assistant for the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.


She joined HPGM as Program Manager in 2013. In 2015, she completed the Future Milwaukee Leadership Program through Marquette University. That same year, she was promoted to Associate Director of Corporate Events at HPGM. In 2016, she completed the Nonprofit Board Prep Program through YLINK in Kenosha.

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In 2017, Kim was again promoted, to Director of Strategic Partnerships & Events, taking on a larger role in developing and maintaining corporate and community partnerships. She works with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to create HPGM programs, plan events, collaborate with members, explore funding opportunities, and reach strategic goals. Kim serves on the Wisconsin Humane Society Advisory Board and is the Chair of the Racine Community Committee. Kim was selected as a member of the 2019 class of TEMPO Milwaukee's Emerging Women Leaders program.



About Jessica


Jessica Perez graduated from Alverno College in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to attending Alverno, Jessica graduated with honors from Milwaukee Area Technical College with an Administrative Assistant Associate degree and two Technical Diplomas as a Bilingual Office Assistant and Technology Office Assistant. She has worked as a Bilingual School Secretary for Milwaukee Public Schools for the last seven years. Prior to joining HPGM, Jessica worked for H&R Block as a seasonal Tax Associate.


She is an active member of Alverno Young Alumni Club and Mexican Fiesta volunteer. Since 2016, she also serves as the Treasurer for Real Life Christian Church. As HPGM's Office Manager, Jessica supports internal operations, scheduling, website maintenance, marketing efforts while combining her strong educational background and professionalism with integrity and passion.