Commission Members

Brenda Ottesen, Chair - Term Expires 06/20/2028

Brenda Ottesen earned an MBA with a focus in Public Administration from Concordia University. Ms. Ottesen also has several professional certifications in Human Resources, Servant Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence.

In 2022 she retired from Milwaukee County after 28 years of service. During her tenure she managed several program areas with the Clerk of Circuit Court, Child Support, and Health and Human Services.

Janet Cleary, Vice Chair - Term Expires 08/01/2029

Ms. Janet Cleary earned her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University and her master's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ms. Cleary is the Acting Field Placement and Licensure Coordinator with the College of Education at Marquette University.

She retired from the Milwaukee Public Schools in 2013 after 34 years of service in the Human Resources Department as a Manager in Staffing Services and Classified Staffing, Staffing Specialist and Supervising Dietitian.

Keshia Exum-Pryor - Term Expires 04/20/2027

Keshia Exum-Pryor holds a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master's degree from Cardinal Stritch University. Ms. Exum-Pryor has over 18 years of human resources experience specializing in areas such as employee relations, benefits, safety, payroll, FMLA and ADA to name a few. Ms. Exum-Pryor is an experienced human resources executive who advocates for employees while maintaining the needs of employers. Ms. Exum-Pryor holds a certificate in Human Resources, she is certified with the Society of Human Resources Management as an HR Professional as well as the HR Certification Institute.

Dr. Elliott Moeser - Term Expires 04/20/2026

Dr. Elliott Moeser earned his bachelor's degree in Education, History and Sociology from Midland Lutheran College, his master's degree in History from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a doctorate in Educational Administration from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Dr. Moeser is the Executive Director for the 26 school district Closing the Achievement Gap Consortium. He is also an Associate Professor in Educational Administration at Concordia University.

Dr. Moeser has served as the Superintendent of five school districts, most recently for Richfield Joint School District No.1 in Richfield. He has served as Principal at Webster Stanley Middle School in Oshkosh and Assistant Principal at South Milwaukee Junior High School.

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