Get Involved with DEH
Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Department of Environmental Health in exploring and engaging with Milwaukee's south side through the following volunteer opportunities:
Habitat Restoration
Group opportunities available in May, June, July, September and October. Join us for a couple of hours outside weeding out invasive species from local parks.
Neighborhood Cleanups
Opportunities available in April and October. Help keep trash out of streets and rivers by volunteering at a local cleanup.
Environmental Education
Support staff in spring and fall programs at local elementary schools and summer family workshops. Participate in field trips like biking the KK RiverTrail and canoeing on the KK River.
Outreach and Canvassing
Support staff throughout the year to get the word out about our many fun family and youth-centered programs. Knock on doors and table at watershed-wide events.
Contact Us
The Department of Environmental Health is located in Sixteenth Street's Greenfield Building at 1337 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jamie Ferschinger DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 414-897-5598 Jamie.Ferschinger@sschc.org
HOME-BASED HEALTH RISK STAFF
Maricela Gonzalez LEAD OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR 414-897-5571 maricela.gonzalez@sschc.org
Maria Herrera MATERNAL & INFANT LEAD COORDINATOR 414-897-5578 maria.herrera@sschc.org
Alejandra Vigil COMMUNITY LEAD OUTREACH COORDINATOR 414-897-5471 alejandra.vigil@sschc.org
Fernando Moreno LEAD SAFE HOMES PROGRAM COORDINATOR 414-467-7687 fernando.moreno@sschc.org
Claudia Albarado LEAD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 414-897-5594 claudia.albarado@sschc.org
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STAFF
Kelly Moore Brands SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT PROJECT MANAGER 414-897-5591 kelly.moorebrands@sschc.org
Yesi Perez NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION COORDINATOR 414-897-5282 yesi.perez@sschc.org
Hannah Fox HEALTH EDUCATION COORDINATOR 414-897-5622 hannah.fox@sschc.org
COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Delia Gast HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROJECT MANAGER 414-897-5293 delia.gast@sschc.org
Patricia Luevano COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR 414-897-5569 patricia.luevano@sschc.org
Kathy Koch HEALTH EDUCATION COORDINATOR 414-897-5297 kathy.koch@sschc.org
COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATORS
Regina Steiber LINCOLN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 414-902-9734 Regina.Stieber@sschc.org
Jessica Mendez SOUTH DIVISION HIGH SCHOOL 414-902-8454 Jessica.Mendez@sschc.org
Ludys Ebratt ZABLOCKI ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 414-294-2306 Ludys.Ebratt@sschc.org
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The KK River Neighbors in Action (KKRNIA) is a grassroots community group that brings neighbors together to tackle and advocate for projects that will improve the quality of life and transform the built and natural environment within the Kinnickinnic River neighborhood.
Meetings: Second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the Pulaski Park Pavilion
2677 S. 16th Street
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