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DR. MICHELE BRIA for 24 years has served as CEO of Journey House, a community-based
organization in Milwaukee that empowers families to move out of poverty by offering adult
education, workforce readiness, youth development, and family engagement programs. Journey
House annually serves more than 9,000 low-income, urban youth and families. She convenes over
280 partnerships with local universities, community organizations, and corporations to implement
lifelong learning, workforce development, and youth development programs that increase the quality
of life in Milwaukee neighborhoods. Dr. Bria has helped over 2,000 Milwaukee children and adults learn the scientifically-based SKY Breathing techniques to reduce stress and increase mental focus
and performance through practice.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrated the Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement on Dec. 20, 2020. The ceremony included student speakers, a keynote address by Dr. Michele Bria, CEO of Journey House, remarks by UWM Chancellor Mark A. Mone and the conferral of more than 1,800 degrees. Each graduate was invited to submit a photo to commemorate this milestone. Congratulations, Panthers!
0:10:50 - INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER Chancellor Mark A. Mone
0:13:33 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Michele Bria, CEO of Journey House
organization in Milwaukee that empowers families to move out of poverty by offering adult
education, workforce readiness, youth development, and family engagement programs. Journey
House annually serves more than 9,000 low-income, urban youth and families. She convenes over
280 partnerships with local universities, community organizations, and corporations to implement
lifelong learning, workforce development, and youth development programs that increase the quality
of life in Milwaukee neighborhoods. Dr. Bria has helped over 2,000 Milwaukee children and adults learn the scientifically-based SKY Breathing techniques to reduce stress and increase mental focus
and performance through practice.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrated the Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement on Dec. 20, 2020. The ceremony included student speakers, a keynote address by Dr. Michele Bria, CEO of Journey House, remarks by UWM Chancellor Mark A. Mone and the conferral of more than 1,800 degrees. Each graduate was invited to submit a photo to commemorate this milestone. Congratulations, Panthers!
0:10:50 - INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER Chancellor Mark A. Mone
0:13:33 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Michele Bria, CEO of Journey House
