LWVWI's Winning Nominee to the Wisconsin Governor's 19th Amendment Centennial Committee 

Sharlen Moore came to America from Jamaica with her family in the early 1980s. She was inspired by leadership opportunities given to her as a young high school student and worked hard to earn U.S. citizenship as an adult. For over the past 20 years, Moore has passionately given back to a new generation of voices. She believes that young people have the power to change the world and her work has centered around using their voices to impact community change. She currently serves as the Co-founder of Youth Justice Milwaukee and Urban Underground.

Through Youth Justice Milwaukee and Urban Underground, Sharlen coordinated youth-led social justice campaigns in the areas of health, education, public safety and juvenile justice reform that have consequently raised the next generation of home-grown leaders for the communities in which she serves. The League recognizes Moore as a woman who inspires because of her commitment to empowering youth leadership through advocating for alternatives to youth incarceration.

Even though we are not fully represented, more and more women are running for office and winning! That speaks volumes on the energy we have to give and the passion we possess. We are answering the call to build a more equitable society.

To learn more about Sharlen Moore’s life and work click here.