Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Tuesday he is nominating Dana World-Patterson to serve on the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission.
World-Patterson is a prominent advocate for the victims of human trafficking. She is the founder and chief executive of Foundations for Freedom, Inc., a local organization that works to prevent human trafficking and support women and girls who have been trafficked. She has served on the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and is currently the chairperson of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee.
“Mrs. World-Patterson will bring an important perspective to the Fire and Police Commission with her understanding of crime victims and the role of public safety agencies in protecting vulnerable individuals,” Mayor Barrett said. “I thank her for her willingness to serve in this new role.”