[ our board ]

  • Travis Trott - President

    Owner, Goodland Counseling

    Travis has always had a passion for helping others live rich and meaningful lives. He works as a psychotherapist in independent practice on the East Side of Milwaukee, specializing in working with LGBTQ and neurodivergent adults and couples.

    Travis lives with his husband and dog in Milwaukee.

  • Nydia Maurás-Jones - Vice President

    Partner & Director of Strategy, Odvant Creative

    Nydia is a founding partner of Odvant Creative, a branding and design studio located in Milwaukee, WI. Nydia is an intuitive, collaborative designer who delivers transformative strategies and designs that help small businesses and nonprofits stay aligned with their purpose.

    Nydia has worked closely on several local political campaigns, and often volunteers at her kids’ schools.

  • Shelby Netz - Treasurer

    Senior Tax Manager, Baker Tilly US, LLP

    Shelby grew up in the city of Milwaukee and is an alum of both UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee. She provides tax compliance and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations nationwide. As the lead chair of the Wisconsin chapter of Baker Tilly’s SOAR committee, Shelby has a passion for providing educational opportunities and inspiring change within the community with regards to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

    Shelby currently resides in Brookfield with her husband and two dogs, and enjoys traveling, reading, and trying out new recipes.

  • Amanda Aliperta - Secretary

    Founder & Principle, Momentum Nonprofit Strategies

    Amanda has always had a passion for supporting marginalized communities and is proud to serve on Milwaukee Diaper Mission's board of directors.

    Amanda serves as Founder & Principal of Momentum Nonprofit Strategies, where she supports nonprofits by helping them reach their financial goals.

    Amanda lives in Whitefish Bay with her husband and children.

  • Maggie Corry

    Strategy Consultant, Spectrum Nonprofit Services

    Maggie brings a deep passion for helping organizations build sustainable strategies and meaningful impact. She specializes in revenue planning, strategic development, and capacity building for mission-driven organizations.

    Maggie lives in Wauwatosa with her three kids, Riley, Hannah, and Rosie, and her husband, Aaron —and is committed to raising them as dedicated Green Bay Packers fans :) 

  • Nadiyah Groves

    Community Volunteer

    Nadiyah possesses a strong background, skillset, and passion for political organizing, government affairs and lobbying, campaign strategy, community engagement, and issue-based advocacy through building responsive and inclusive spaces that prioritize and amplify the voices of marginalized communities.

    Nadiyah works to convene collaborative partnerships and allyships with leaders from grassroots, faith-based, small business, and non-profit organizations, community members, and elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels around solutions to address critical issues that impact people’s material conditions.

    Nadiya loves spending time with her daughter and partner. She is also a proud cat mom.

  • Summer Murshid

    Labor and Employment Shareholder, Hawks Quindel

    Summer is a Milwaukee wage and employment discrimination lawyer who represents clients in a wide range of employment issues, including wage theft, sexual harassment, discrimination and severance negotiations.

    In addition to being an original member of MDM’s Board, she also serves on the Executive Committee and Executive Board for the National Employment Lawyers Association and heads the Wisconsin Election Protection Legal Coordinating Committee.

    In an effort to maintain work-life balance, you can find her on weekends with her husband trying to manage the youth sport schedules of their 3 kids and keep track of 2 crazy little dogs.

  • Mariah Antetokounmpo

    Director of Strategic Initiatives, Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation

    Mariah’s work focuses on building others up and spreading positivity, while overcoming her own challenges. Mariah and her husband, Giannis Antetokounmpo, have championed the mission of MDM and elevated awareness of diaper need in Milwaukee since 2021. In 2022, Mariah helped to launch CAFF, a global social impact foundation.

    In her spare time, Mariah loves to work out, travel, and spend time with her family.

  • Allison Simmons

    Occupational Therapist, Greenfield School District

    Allison has always had a passion for helping children reach their full potential. She has been a pediatric occupational therapist since 2014 and has worked in outpatient, birth to three and school settings.

    Allison first joined MDM as a volunteer wrapping diapers and packing period kits, and joined the Board of Directors a year later.

    Allison lives in South Milwaukee with her husband, 2 sons and 2 dogs.

  • Jess Syburg

    Director of Sales & Hospitality, Underscore Hospitality

    “I strive to be ever evolving. I believe in doing well by doing good. I am a writer, a hospitality pro, and a mother. I love and believe in Milwaukee. I am so honored and humbled to serve the city and this organization.”