Our TEAM
Our team is a diverse group of advocates who all have this in common: a desirE TO serve our friends in need with the dignity they deserve and to eliminate homelessness in Milwaukee.
Eva Welch
Co-Founder and DirectoR
Fierce advocate, action activator, fun instigator. Her experience working with food pantries and her passion for people lead her to co-build Street Angels.
Shelly Sarasin
Co-Founder and DirectoR
Relentless defender, tireless organizer, inventory guru. Met Eva serving at a warming shelter and decided to start Street Angels to expand the mission of feeding and assisting homeless friends.
Jan WilberG
Board President
Dr. Wilberg is our very own Milwaukee Business Journal "Woman of Influence," a member of the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging, and a community activist committing her 'golden years' to making as much good trouble as possible.
Vicky Cordani
Board Vice President
Savvy marketer and strategic planner with corporate and nonprofit communications experience who can quickly churn out 100 burritos in addition to serving on local nonprofit educational boards.
Dan GrelLinger
Board SecreTary
Data and I.T. expert extraodinaire and business owner who is passionate about keeping track of all of our friends on the streets in the hope of finding them housing.
Bill Budzien
Board Treasurer
The financial leader who ensures we make every single donated dollar count, who is impassioned about the work we do and currently serves as the CFO of the MRA.
Tina King
Board Member
As a public servant with a heart of gold, Tina brings a wealth of experience as a Human Services Professional, specializing in Crisis Management. She is also an avid volunteer, well respected business woman and mentor in the community that she passionately serves.
Patricia Najera
Board Member
Dr. Najera is a sought-after community leader who's expertise in strategic planning, outreach, grant writing and urban development is crucial to guiding our strategic direction and operations.
Monica Cail
Board Member
Milwaukee born and raised, Monica is an attorney with a passion for social justice, a love of humanity, and a whole lot of energy. She is committed to using her time on this planet to make life better for those around her.
Kenny Howard
Board Member
Kenny Howard is the Assistant Director and Business Manager of Capuchin Community Services and Site Manager of the St. Ben’s Community Meal Site. Kenny loves his community and tries to live by the Franciscan Model of being a lesser brother to others.
Megan O'halloran
Board Member
Megan was raised in a family that lived the words of Pope Paul VI "if you want peace, work for justice." Uses experience in business and nonprofits to fight for justice in education and community. Full time soccer mom and mother of geeks.
In Memorium
Jeanne was our beloved psychiatric nurse who was a career-long homelessness advocate. She was one of Milwaukee's first champions for mental health assistance for homeless friends when she helped establish SOAR.
