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 Ana


Ana Diaz graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelors in History, and a minor in Spanish for the Professions, in May 2019.


Diaz attended Marquette University on a full scholarship through the Burke Scholars Program, which required 300 hours of volunteer service yearly, within the Milwaukee community. Being raised in Milwaukee, she had a general understanding of social issues within the city, but as a Burke Scholar and History major, learned the true gravity of these injustices. These experiences fueled her resolve to bring resources and justice to underserved and underrepresented communities. Carrying out this work for the Latinx community is one of Diaz's greatest passions.


As the Student Program Manager, Diaz works closely with HPGM's student chapters, coordinating events and programs to bring resources and opportunities to students. Through this position, Diaz aims to serve the Latinx community by ensuring the retention and successful graduation of students through the support of HPGM.





About Veronica


Veronica joined HPGM in 2019 as an Office Manager and is hoping this role not only gives her a chance to attain new skills but also meet new people and networking which, ultimately will help her grow as a professional. Veronica Davalos is an undergraduate student at Marquette University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She is actively involved in Marquette’s own HPGM student chapter as well as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineer’s (SHPE). She has aspirations of going to graduate school to pursue a Masters or Ph.D and ultimately working for the well-known company Tesla.

​Veronica is currently in Marquette’s McNair Scholars Program. She is working in the shock physics lab with Dr. Borg, researching polymer bonded explosives (PBXs) and the physical phenomenon that occurs during an explosion.