"I’m a Woman First!” Second Annual M.O.M.S. Event

 KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Camille Monk

Camille Monk above anything else, is a mother and wife first. It is one of her greatest joys to see that her family, which is her first ministry, thrive. However, when she meets a woman who God has strategically placed on her path she immediately dives into her life's work. Camille is very clear on her calling to disciple women into their purpose and calling in God.

A native of Milwaukee, WI, Camille holds a strong connection to her community and its surrounding areas. Attending college at UW-Whitewater but soon leaving after just a year to assist in the raising of her younger siblings, she realized early that her life's work had begun. This unfortunate but necessary life adjustment gave Camille the education needed to have a first-hand understanding of what hardship, support and the need for spiritual guidance looked like.

As life progressed, Camille began her intentional work in the community and founded the educational services company Children & Youth of Esteem LLC, which for over 15 years she has provided educational services to countless children, youth, and young adults through etiquette, protocol, and social development services. Soon enough, Children & Youth of Esteem LLC found a need to expand its reach to directly impacting families with childcare development services, including HeadStart and Birth-to-Three services.

Her passion for children and families' educational and social needs remain a fabric of her everyday life and her commitment remains strong. During a difficult time in the world, as the global pandemic unfolded, God placed it on Camille’s heart to launch Camille Monk Ministries to encourage and uplift women and families during this challenging time. Soon after launching her sought-after Monday Morning Reflections series which currently touches thousands of lives weekly with her transparent, candid, and biblically based life-applicable teachings, her ministry work exploded and began moving at a rate that only God’s hand could provide. From continuous speaking engagements across the country, to writing five 30-Day Morning Devotionals, conferences, retreats, as well as her one-on-one Life's Work Mentorship Program. She sees her life's work as a blessing and an honor and will continue with Bible in hand, God at the head and purpose in her view make it her mission to see women healed, whole and walking in their purpose.

Camille has been married to Senior Pastor Raymond C. Monk of Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church for over 15 years. Between studying, teaching and mentoring, she spends most of her time (as an unofficial UBER driver to their son Winston) or watching and talking all things science fiction with Winston as well.

 WORKSHOP:

Unstuck & Unapologetic: Finding Yourself Again

Chantell Sain

Chantell Sain is a wife, mother, homeschooler, licensed minister, certified life coach, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women break free from limitations and build the life they were created to live. As the founder of She Builds Her Dreams, she equips women of faith—who are leaders in the home and business—to pursue their dreams with clarity, confidence, and harmony. She is also the CEO of InSain Impact, a consulting and event production company that supports small businesses, non-profits, and ministries in amplifying their message and mission.

As someone who has overcome childhood trauma, deep insecurities, and the struggle of balancing multiple roles, Chantell deeply understands the challenges women face in rediscovering themselves outside of their responsibilities. At this year’s M.O.M.S. event hosted by First Lady Dominique Johnson, she will be leading the workshop "Unstuck & Unapologetic: Finding Yourself Again"—a transformative session designed to help women reconnect with who they are beyond motherhood.

Through her work, Chantell reminds women that before they are mothers, they are women first—created with purpose, dreams, and a unique design that the world needs. She believes that freedom starts with clarity, and once a woman steps into who she truly is, she can build the life, impact, and legacy she desires.
 

WORKSHOP:

Thee Tailored Life, Living Organized as Self-Care

Ashley Hines

Ashley Hines believes everyone deserves a life tailored to their well-being. She founded Thee Tailored Life to help clients create spaces that foster peace, order, and intention through holistic home organizing.

Her expertise has been featured in leading publications, including Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart, and Real Simple. She is a Brand Ambassador for The Container Store, a member of Lowe's Creator Beta Program, and past contributor to the American Family Insurance Free to Dream community initiative. Ashley is also a member of Black Girls Who Organize (BGWO), the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD), and the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO).

Ashley is a corporate executive, business owner, and community leader who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. A Milwaukee native, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies-Child Development from the UW-Madison. She has been married to her husband, Brandon, for thirteen years, and together they have two children, ten-year-old Brandon II (Deuce) and six-year-old Cora.

WORKSHOP:

Overcoming Grief

Tiffany Terry

Tiffany Terry started A Mother's Cry healing sessions after the loss of her daughter Ashawnti Terry, to a tragic accident. A Mother's Cry healing sessions are outlets for grieving mothers to obtain resources and support to cope with their loss. We offer many life-changing healing sessions where we discuss grief and how we are moving forward with our loss.
 

WORKSHOP:

Healthy Women, Healthy Lives: A Community Guide to Women’s Health

Dr. Sharniecia Norman

Dr. Sharniecia Norman is a proud mother of two, a wife, and a life-long resident of Milwaukee.  She is a graduate of Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin. In 2005, she joined Froedtert and the Medical College as a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor.   She practiced the full spectrum of Family Medicine, including Obstetrics, for 15 years and later transitioned into formal leadership.  Dr. Norman served as Quality Champion and in a variety of other leadership roles and committee appointments to help improve patient care and outcomes.  From 2018- 2022, Dr. Norman served as an Associate Regional Medical Director for Froedtert Community Physicians.  In 2022, Dr. Norman was promoted to Regional Medical Director for Froedtert Community Physicians, where she oversees primary care for 4 clinics in Froedtert's West Region.  Additionally, Dr. Norman enjoys an active practice taking care of patients of all ages at the Sunnyslope Health Center, where she also teaches and mentors medical students and nurse practitioners.  Dr. Norman also precepts residents from MCW's Family Medicine Program.  Dr. Norman is active in her community and is passionate about partnering with patients to help them achieve their desired healthcare goals and live their best lives. 

PANEL MODERATOR:

Kristin Pierce

Kristin Pierce is an award-winning journalist serving as co-anchor of WISN 12 News at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. She brings her community-centric storytelling and insightful journalism to the anchor desk while also reporting weekdays. Kristin started with WISN in March 2022 as weekend evening anchor. She was promoted to the 4:00 and 5:00 evening shows shortly after. Kristin was a 2024 Milwaukee Journal “40 Under 40” recipient. She was also honored for Excellence in Communications during the Black Excellence Awards and is a recipient of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association award in the hard news/investigative category. 

Kristin comes to Milwaukee from Louisville, Kentucky, where she worked as a morning anchor at WHAS 11. While in Louisville, Kristin launched a weekly news segment called “What’s Right with Kristin Pierce” which highlighted community members creating positive change within their communities. Prior to the Derby City, Kristin worked in New Orleans, Louisiana. At WWL-TV, Kristin worked as a weekend evening anchor/reporter. In this role, Kristin was first to report on a scandal involving a utility company paying actors to attend city council meetings and speak in favor of a $210 million gas plant. This story led to that utility company being fined $5 million. 

Kristin also worked in her hometown Detroit, Michigan. As a reporter for WXYZ/WMYD, she covered several big stories such as the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, the Renisha McBride murder case and the Flint water crisis.

Kristin graduated cum laude from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a minor in Sociology. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

As a survivor of domestic violence, Kristin also works as an advocate against this type of violence. Hoping to make a difference in the lives of others, she often shares her personal story of surviving abuse.

 PANELIST:

Antonia Drew-Norton

Antonia Drew-Norton, a Milwaukee native, is a nationally recognized expert and pioneer in domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). For over three decades, she has been a tireless advocate and activist, influencing policy and practice to support all survivors, particularly African American women, families, and communities. She discovered her purpose and passion four decades ago in helping women impacted by violence and abuse in the home and in the community.

In 1988, she founded Asha Family Services, Inc. (The Asha Project), a story of love and community. Asha is Wisconsin’s first African American culturally specific domestic abuse agency and one of the first in the U.S. Guided by the authentic voices of women with lived experiences, she developed a comprehensive range of services, including safety, counseling, housing, job training, and physical and mental wellness, to help victims toward healing and achieve liberation. In 2022, a national resource center honored her legacy with The Antonia Vann Excellence in Advocacy Award, first presented to U.S. Congresswoman Gwendolyn Moore.

With a deep passion for history and education, Antonia earned undergraduate and master’s degrees in education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and UW Platteville. She has mentored countless women rising as victim advocates locally and nationwide and worked with thousands of victims, including incarcerated women survivors.

Her numerous accolades include The Purple Ribbon Award for Lifetime Achievement (City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety), The Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, and three Presidential White House invitations (Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Bush) recognizing her contributions.

A prolific contributor to academic and journalistic publications, she is best known for her 2003 work, "Developing Culturally Relevant Responses to Domestic Abuse: Asha Family Services, Inc.." which remains a widely used model for domestic violence programs across the country.

Antonia is a wife and mother to 2 biological children and called mom by 10 others. She is deeply rejoiced as a grandmother, often saying being a grandmother takes love to a whole new level.
 

PANELIST:

Karin Tyler 

Karin Tyler is a passionate leader with over 25 years of experience serving at-risk communities in Milwaukee, and more than 15 years dedicated to violence prevention and public health. She currently serves as the Interim Director for the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Administration’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety, where she provides strategic leadership to initiatives aimed at reducing violence and improving community wellness.

Previously, Karin was the Family Injury & Violence Prevention Manager at the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention. In that role, she spearheaded citywide efforts to address family and gender-based violence and led the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, a multidisciplinary team focused on enhancing safety for victims and survivors.

Karin is the founder of the Mother's Love Movement, an initiative that empowers mothers who have lost children to violence to advocate for violence prevention, and the creator of the Love Without Violence Conference, which raises awareness and sparks essential conversations about domestic violence. A recognized leader in the field, she has been featured for her work in transforming personal loss into purpose, helping others heal, and driving efforts to reduce violence throughout the city.

Having experienced the trauma of losing a child to gun violence, her father to reckless driving, and surviving domestic violence and sexual assault, Karin is a true thriver. She is deeply committed to her community and continues to dedicate her career to ensuring fewer individuals and families experience such hardships. Through her leadership, Karin remains a driving force in the ongoing effort to create safer, healthier communities in Milwaukee.
 

PANELIST:

Mariana Rodriguez

Mariana Rodriguez is the Director of the UMOS Latina Resource Center, where she provides leadership and strategic direction for a statewide victim services center dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults, youth, and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

A trailblazer in the field, Ms. Rodriguez led the development and launch of Wisconsin’s first comprehensive, culturally, and linguistically specific center for Latino immigrant and migrant victims. Under her leadership, the center offers integrated advocacy, housing, and legal services, including specialized programs addressing the needs of children and youth who have witnessed violence in the home or experienced sexual assault.

Ms. Rodriguez has forged strong partnerships with the Milwaukee Police Department Sensitive Crimes Unit, the Milwaukee Victim Witness Program, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, and local domestic violence and sexual assault agencies. These collaborations have been instrumental in ensuring that immigrant and refugee victims can access the critical resources and services they need for safety and healing.

She is a former member of the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse in Wisconsin and former commissioner on the City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

Ms. Rodriguez’s work has been recognized nationally and statewide. She is a recipient of the 2024 Milwaukee Magazine Betty Award,2024 Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse-Patricia J. Waschbisch Legacy Award-For Lifetime Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues,2022 International Justice Award-Milwaukee Joint Human Trafficking Task Force, and 2020 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Woman of Influence-Non-Profit Leadership.