Our Team

Employer and corporate partnerships, Donor relations

She brings extensive experience building and sustaining strategic relationships with various stakeholders on behalf of nonprofit, higher education, and corporate organizations. Throughout her career, she has championed the intentional creation of spaces where others can bring their whole selves to their work and feel valued. Francesca is also passionate about investing in the Greater Milwaukee community with organizations focused on mentoring, equitable access to education, and animal welfare. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington County Humane Society, on the Marquette Hispanic-Serving Institution Advisory Committee, and as a mentor in the Nativity Jesuit Academy mentoring program.

A proud two-time Golden Eagle, Francesca earned both her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees from Marquette University.

Member portal, Invoicing, Job board, Operations support

Amanda brings over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has her Master’s degree in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University’s School of Philanthropy.

Amanda was most recently the Development Operations Manager at Sojourner. Prior to Sojourner Amanda spent nearly 10 years at Lutheran Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan in a variety of Advancement and Executive Support roles. Amanda has extensive experience developing and implementing business operations processes as well as using data analysis to inform operational decision making.

Programs & experiences, Newsletter

Gabriela joins HPGM after serving as the Director of Visitor Services and Chair of the Latinx/HSI Council at Mount Mary University. Gabriela successfully led collaborative efforts to increase enrollment and achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution at Mount Mary. Additionally, she served on numerous committees including the DEI Council, project management teams for HSI grants, Communications Advisory Board, Strategic Planning Committee and the Women's Leadership Institute.

Gabriela is committed to equity and creating access for women and underserved communities. She is involved in various organizations such as TEMPO Emerging Women Leaders, Visit Milwaukee, Prospanica Milwaukee and Hispanic Serving Institution Network of Wisconsin (HSI-NOW).

Gabriela bridges leadership experience from various industries including higher education, legal, corporate, non-profit and start-ups. Gabriela earned her Master's in International Studies from the University of Denver and her Bachelor's in Criminology and Law Studies from Marquette University.

Summer Williams-Hummer is a dedicated professional with an education and community development background. As the new Operations and Engagement Manager for HPGM, she brings experience from her previous role as the Social-Emotional Development Program Manager for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, where she significantly supported the Milwaukee community. Before that, Summer served as a 2nd-grade teacher at St. Augustine Prep, where she honed her skills in education and mentoring.

Throughout her career, Summer Williams-Hummer has remained dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves. She has been committed to facilitating access to education and connecting people with the resources they need to succeed. Summer earned her Master of Business Administration in Education Leadership from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Missouri.