Charisha Allen (Milwaukee)

Charisha (pronounced Karisha) is the President/CEO of the organization Mothers of the Struggle whose mission is to organize and train mothers to take direct action to alter the relation of power in their community for the best interest of their families and communities. Charisha has a background working in special education and is also very active in several organizations, such as the NAACP (where she is a lifelong member), Boys and Girls Club, Mothers Against Gun Violence and She-roes to name a few.  Charisha has also run for political office, including Common Council and State Assembly.