Distinguished Alumnus celebrates a Leadership Kenosha alumnus who demonstrates exemplary leadership capacity in the areas of leadership impact, community involvement, social-responsibility and advocacy, inclusive leadership, and problem-solving.
2024
Yolanda Jackson-Lewis
Born and raised in Kenosha and serving in the community as an educator for 20 plus years, Yolanda Jackson-Lewis LK2020 has supported and shaped generations of young people. Currently, she serves as the coordinator of Diversity/Student & Family Services for Kenosha Unified School District. In her position, she recently demonstrated exemplary leadership and advocacy, bringing together a diverse group of students to share their individual perspectives during a Courageous Conversation. Yolanda notes from her experience with Leadership Kenosha enjoying the honest dialogue with others, embracing the opportunity to share and learn more about each other’s personal stories and leadership journeys.
2023
Guida Brown
Guida Brown has a steadfast commitment to Kenosha County and has used her leadership and influence for so much good, including serving 13 years at Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse. Guida was part of the inaugural Leadership Kenosha cohort in 1998 and since then has held several leadership positions where she served others. In 2013, Guida was recognized with the Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award for “demonstrating equity in her volunteer efforts, giving of herself so that other women might learn, grow, advance and succeed and for providing inspiration of leadership.” Thank you, Guida, for your leadership in our community!
2023
Jerry Gulley
Jerry Gulley worked tirelessly to lift others up and make his community stronger. When Jerry passed away in May of 2022, the stories of his leadership impact were too many to count. He modeled community involvement as well as a dedication to advocacy through his service as a Kenosha County Board Supervisor and his candidacy for County Executive. On top of his list of accomplishments, he listened, supported, and challenged all of us to be better. Join us in remembering and honoring Jerry Gulley as a distinguished LK alumnus for his contributions to the Kenosha community and his commitment to service and leadership.