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Janette Braverman

CEO, Leaders Leaving Legacies, LLC

About

Janette is an entrepreneur, community leader and author whose professional background includes executive positions across several industries including: government, education, nonprofit and information technology. She is currently the CEO of Leaders Leaving Legacies, LLC, where she empowers leaders through providing various services including professional coaching, mentoring and facilitating end-to-end strategic planning with their teams. Janette is also President of the NAACP of Ozaukee County and the Executive Director of Partnerships for Cardinal Stritch University.

Board Experience

BOARD MEMBERSHIPS & COMMUNITY SERVICE:

  • President, NAACP Ozaukee County (January 2021 – Present)
  • Board of Directors Zoological Society of Milwaukee (August 2020 – Present)
  • Milwaukee Women’s Inc. Steering Committee Member (September 2020 – Present)
  • Elected Official – Ozaukee County Board Supervisor (June 2016 – Present) (Serving 3rd Term)
  • Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee (April 2020 – Present)
  • Ozaukee County NAACP Member (November 2017 – Present) 
  • Tempo Milwaukee Member (October 2018 – Present) 
  • Ozaukee County Health and Human Services Committee Member (June 2016 – April 2020)
  • City of Mequon – Economic Development Board Member (June 2016 – April 2020)
  • WWBIC Veterans Business Owners Council (April 2019 – January 2020)

Professional Summary

Janette is an entrepreneur, community leader and author whose professional background includes executive positions across several industries including: government, education, nonprofit and information technology. She is currently the CEO of Leaders Leaving Legacies, LLC, where she empowers leaders through providing various services including professional coaching, mentoring and facilitating end-to-end strategic planning with their teams. Janette is also President of the NAACP of Ozaukee County and the Executive Director of Partnerships for Cardinal Stritch University. She has received several awards and honors for being an inspirational and multi-faceted leader including: Wisconsin’s Top 48 Most Influential Black Leaders (2021), Milwaukee Business Journal’s Power Brokers (2020, 2021), Professional Dimensions Imprint Award (2021), the MBJ Woman of Influence Award (2018) and more. Janette has decided to complete her 3rd and final term as an Ozaukee County Supervisor this year but plans to continue her community service across Wisconsin and beyond.

Recognition & Awards

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS:

  • 2021 Wisconsin’s 48 Most Influential Black Leaders
  • 2021 Imprint Award from the Professional Dimensions women’s organization
  • 2021, 2020 Milwaukee Business Journal Power Broker
  • 2019 NAACP Game Changer Award
  • 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal Woman of Influence

Additional Info

Skills : Corporate Governance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Technology/Digital/Cybersecurity

P&L Responsibility : $250-500M

Leadership on Board : Director, Advisor, Board Chair, Committee Chair

Level of Experience : CEO

Company Revenue : $50M to $250M

Industry : Government Politics, Non-for-Profit/Education, Professional Services, Technology/Digital

Committees : Executive, Finance, Sustainability/Environmental/Public Policy, Technology & Innovation

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