Alderwoman Dimitrijevic's Biography

Marina Dimitrijevic was born and raised in Milwaukee and is a proud graduate of the Milwaukee Public Schools system. She attended Marquette University where she received degrees in political science and Spanish (in which she is fluent), and then proceeded to earn a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from UW-Milwaukee.

Wanting to give back to Milwaukee’s South Side, Marina began her career in public service in 2004 when she became the youngest woman ever to be elected to the Milwaukee County Board. She was re-elected four times which included being named the second female to serve as Chairwoman of the County Board.

Looking to make a further impact in the community, Marina was elected Alderwoman of Milwaukee’s 14^th District in 2020 with more than 70% of the vote share, and currently serves as Chairwoman of the Finance and Personnel Committee whose main charge is passing a fiscally and socially balanced budget each year. As Alderwoman, Marina has visited over 50 local businesses in her district in her “Around the 14th” series to highlight small businesses. She is proud of the successful legislation she has authored with a focus on our future generations to provide paid parental leave, local funding for early childhood education, and the city’s Climate and Equity plan.

Marina is involved in her community outside of the office where she is an active member of the Bay View Neighborhood Association, Friends of South Shore Park, Bay View Historical Society, Bay View Lions Club and Friends of Humboldt Park.

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic enjoys living in the heart of Bay View with her husband Eduardo and children Lucia, Rafael, and Zoe.