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by becky salmela

Taking note of Leavitt-Moy’s talents, Kaminski assisted in getting her appointed to the Urban League of Greater Madison, an organization committed to improving the social and economic conditions of African Americans, other racial minorities and the disadvantaged in the Madison community.

“When I was serving on the board of the Urban League, we wanted to involve more young people,” Kamiski says. “I immediately thought of Jennifer because of the great work she’d done with me.”

Kaminski says Leavitt-Moy has provided great enthusiasm to the board, volunteering for tasks and taking charge of getting things done. Leavitt-Moy’s take-charge attitude has left a mark on the Urban League.

“She’s brought a new perspective to the Urban League. The board will be sitting around deciding how to do something or how to get something started,” Kaminski says. “Jennifer will speak up and say she’ll do something like make 25 calls. She’s always doing what needs to be done and takes the initiative. She has proven to be a great board member.”

Leavitt-Moy spends a great deal of her time working with the Urban League and attending board meetings as one of the youngest members of the executive committee. Her work with the Urban League provided Leavitt-Moy with her current job and the continuation of her career goal of giving back to the Madison community.

After completing her bachelor’s degree at UW-Madison, Leavitt-Moy worked for the business school and considered her future career options before deciding to attend graduate school at UW-Madison’s LaFollette School of Public Policy. “I was very interested in social welfare policy and the school has a lot of educational policy, social welfare analysis and management,” she says. “They have a great management track and great teachers.”       

Attending graduate school did not inhibit Leavitt-Moy’s passion for community involvement. She immediately became involved with the LaFollette School Student Association (LSSA). The LSSA serves students by hosting social events, connecting students to community service opportunities, acting as a faculty liaison and providing current students with a connection to LaFollette alumni. Leavitt-Moy quickly took on leadership roles, eventually becoming president of the association.

While attending graduate school, Leavitt-Moy knew she wanted to pursue professional connections and experiences. She looked for work that would advance her career and provide her with the opportunity to give back to the community.

“I was just kind of looking for employment, looking for something to do while I was in grad school,” she says. “I became basically an intern for the Chamber of Commerce and for MAGNET.”

MAGNET is an initiative launched by Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz in recognition of the need for a group aimed at making connections for the young professionals of Madison, the people in between school and being settled down. Leavitt-Moy attended MAGNET events, became committed to its mission and decided to devote more time to the organization.

Leavitt-Moy has become involved in a new venture with the Dane County Board of Supervisor's Subcommittee on Economic Development. Leavitt-Moy sees the new committee as another opportunity to ensure all members of society receive the assistance they need. She says the committee tries to ensure that economic development is equitable.

“It’s something I’m committed to and I personally feel education is something disadvantaged people can really grasp onto to further themselves and get ahead,” she says.

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