Meet The Team

I am a doctoral student who is passionate about contributing to a lasting positive change in the personal & educational experiences of underserved and marginalized communities. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work in 2017, my Master’s Degree in Higher Education Leadership in 2019, and I am currently working on my PhD in Higher Education. It was mentors who took an interest in my life, poured into me, and provided me with the necessary tools, opportunities, and resources that greatly contribute to where I am today. I enjoy serving as a mentor and providing youth and young adults the same opportunities that I had!

GLOW embodies everything I desired and needed growing up and still as a woman. It was the easiest decision in my life to take a position with GLOW in any capacity. I am passionate about working with individuals to build their toolbox with resources, skills, affirmations, and etc. It is important to me to work collaboratively with individuals while listening empathetically and without judgment. I like to create a space where individuals feel comfortable by being creative in sessions to decrease discomfort and increase engagement.   

"You GLOW differently when your confidence is fuelled by belief in yourself instead of validation from others."

I am so grateful that my path has led me to GLOW. I received my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration- Accounting from UW-Milwaukee. After deciding to leave the workforce to be with my children, I went back to school to pursue my calling to be an educator. I earned my Masters in Education from Mount Mary University with a minor in Mathematics, and currently teach high school math in Milwaukee. My focus and passion is on nurturing confidence in my students and bringing a sense of empowerment in math to individuals who have a history of feeling excluded from math related fields of study. I came to GLOW looking for more opportunities to support and empower individuals who are underserved in our community to realize their potential and achieve the success they deserve.

I enjoy playing board games and basketball, doing arts and craft, and I love to dancing and listening to music. I was in gymnastic and did track in middle/high school. I support my daughters and friends by giving advice about lifestyle. I’m a caring person try to make a better choice with they life. I am volunteering because I like helping people. GLOW is an interesting program for the community. GLOW is a wonderful organization for anybody. So far i like being around them.

I obtained my Bachelor's in Social Work in 2019 from UWM-Milwaukee. I have been in the Social Services field since 2013. What inspired me to pursue a career in social work is experiencing and witnessing numerous disadvantages of social inequality throughout my childhood. My expertise is youth and family services, Alcohol and other Drug Abuse (AODA), Mental Health, Trauma Informed, and Cultural Awareness. Paving a way, providing resources, and opportunities for the oppressed became a vital mission. My goal is to receive my Master's of Social Work and become a Substance Abuse Counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. To add, I would like to open a Transitional Living Center in my community. The reason I chose to become a mentor with GLOW is because I believe the mission, wanted to have a positive impact on youth, and support a Black Owned Business. 

Fun fact about me: "I love to study Egypt."

Ashia Rhodes is a graduate student at the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin currently studying to be a clinical social worker. She practices her internship at GLOW focusing on mental health, trauma and recovery. Her goal is to get her LCSW with the hopes of becoming a family/children and couple’s counselor. She started her social work journey in 2012 and has been working in the field since 2016. She is 28 years of age and loves to travel. She chose to become a facilitator/mentor not only because it is her passion, but to also give back to the community and help guide youth to success. Ashia’s personality, drive, and artistic talents is what makes her GLOW! 

I’m a proud Milwaukee native and Milwaukee Public Schools alum with roots in the nonprofit and education sectors. For the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of giving back to the community by working within nonprofit organizations to empower young people through quality program management, event implementation, and curriculum facilitation.

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I believe it is my purpose to serve as a mentor and champion for young people. Whether formal or informal, I make it my mission to partner with youth to help them identify their goals and determine a plan to reach them. To extend my learning and expertise, I obtained my associate degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University (‘12) where I not only deepened my knowledge in business but also the operational side of nonprofit management and leadership.

Fun Facts:  I am the owner of I Am An Entrepreneur Apparel, a lifestyle and apparel brand that represents entrepreneurs and business minded individuals.

My name is Sarah Ugoretz (She/They) and I am an intern here at GLOW414. I am currently working towards receiving my master's degrees in social work and women's and gender studies. I graduated from UWM with a BA in 2021, majoring in psychology and women's and gender studies with a certificate in LGBTQ+ studies. In my free time I love to read, spend time with my friends and family, and spend time outdoors. 

Great greetings. I am the founder of Walking In By Faith, INC. (Coming Soon) I am a mother/mentor and child of God. I have been working with youth since I was 14th years old. I started as a babysitter, then at the Boys and Girls Club and Northcott Neighborhood House where my foundation began. I made the decision to make a difference in youths' lives. There are many reasons why I have always had a heart for youth, but my number one reason is, I had my first son at 16 years old and my mother or father wasn't in my life. From that day forward, I knew I could be relatable and help empower young people. I am also passionate about mental health and want to help alleviate barriers to access with young people.

Hi, I'm a youth leader here at GLOW. I support other youth during drop in hours. I'm also a part of the Youth Advisory Board with GLOW. My goal is facilitating a youth lead Anime group in the summer. I'm a senior in high school and currently taking classes at MATC concurrently. I'm an entrepreneur for art.  This leads me into my goals, after I graduate, I will become an animator / artist. An interesting fact about me is that I enjoy playing the guitar. I'm currently working on my own anime/monga at the moment.

I do commissions for art as well I enjoy being a streamer :D.

I received my Bachelor’s in Social Work in 2017 and my Master’s in Social Work in 2021. I have a background in helping youth and young adults develop healthy communication skills, boundaries, and self worth. I have a passion for helping others. One of my favorite things to do  is watching someone realize their potential and gain confidence. I truly believe that it takes a village and I intend to use my position with GLOW to increase as many villages as I can. I am a huge advocate for self-care and my favorite method of self care is reading mystery/thriller books or listening to a true-crime podcast.