José F. Vásquez

The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country, serving almost 182,000 students each year and employing more than 32,000 faculty and staff statewide. The UW System is made up of 13 four-year universities, 13 freshman-sophomore UW Colleges campuses, and statewide UW-Extension. Together, these institutions are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.

United Community Center, Inc. operates as a social service agency serving the families of Milwaukee's south side. The firm offers education to elder programs, meeting the needs of three year olds to 102 year olds and everyone in between. Its programs and services include UCC Acosta middle school, education, elder programs, health and athletics, human services, UCC childcare and development center, walker square initiative and youth programs. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. is community -based organization focusing on child and adult educational programming, offering opportunities for local families through community outreach programs and financial stability. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Waukesha, WI.