Melissa Ludin (she/her)
Statewide Coalition and Relations Advocate at ACLU of Wisconsin- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Circle Keeper
Alverno CollegeJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
LinkedInSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
LinkedInAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Gamaliel’s Foundation Week long Training Institute
Gamaliel NetworkJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Emerging Leaders Training
JustLeadershipUSAMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Weightloss Coach
Jenny CraigSep, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ACLU of Wisconsin
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Statewide Coalition and Relations Advocate
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Jun 2022 - Present
The Coalition & Relations Advocate sits in the affiliate’s Department of Community Engagement and works on building affiliate power by operating as a servant leader in many communities and coalitions, bringing together groups and organizations whose work speaks to a variety of issues that align with ACLU-WI priorities and long-term goals. Foregrounding criminal legal reform, including decarceration, jail voting work, basic needs resources including health and environment, this community advocate fulfills leadership positions within coalition spaces, drawing together needs, resources, and goals to intentionally activate those networks towards measurable outcomes that aligned with Community Engagement department overarching goals.Equally important is the long-arc maintenance of relationships, developing new connections, and operating in service to drive change and empowerment across the state and in prioritized areas of highest risk or potential for greatest impact. Works cross-functionally on rapid response in areas of expertise and long-term projects alike as a trusted team member. Show less
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Chair Wisconsin Jail Voting Rights Coalition
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Jun 2022 - Present
I lead and collaborate with a team of partners, stakeholders and organizations on achieving two annual goals for the year. Our goals prioritize addressing basic needs in our jails before advocating for people in jail to vote. We come together with shared values, mission and resources. My leadership is human centered. Before any action is taken I establish relationships and culture in the coalition first. I do this by planning intentional time in our meeting agenda on getting to know each other as people, learning each other's strengths, things someone wants to learn and improve on, personal experience, likes and dislikes, their motivation and their skill sets. I am also intentional about celebrating each other, therefore making time to get to know each other outside of our meeting is important to do. Through this I collaborate and establish norms and community agreements on how we will work together in our space. Show less
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Regional Organizer Smart Justice Campaign
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2022
The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice is committed to realizing a new criminal justice system – one that is substantially smaller than its current size while also keeping communities safe, advancing racial justice, treating people fairly, and using fiscal resources wisely. The Regional Organizer will assist the Smart Justice Campaign Manager with enacting a campaign in Wisconsin to decrease the number of people in prison through organizing, outreach, advocacy, and direct action. • Ensure that the interests and vision of impacted populations and the broader community shape the ACLU’s work on criminal justice reform; • Identify, recruit, train, support and supervise a team of volunteer advocates to lead criminal justice reform efforts; • Work with the Advocacy and Community Engagement Department to build a coalition of members, key organizations, longtime partners, public officials, new entities and constituencies like law enforcement officers, faith leaders, business leaders and members of communities impacted by crime to advance Smart Justice policy objectives and participate in actions; • Help to develop and improve tactics, timelines and metrics for campaigns, trainings, and programs; • Communicate the intentions and accomplishments of the ACLU in clear and inspiring ways; • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction; • Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully to resolve obstacles or conflicts; • Lead and train others to conduct community outreach like phone-banking and canvassing, meeting with elected officials, rallies, and interacting with media; • Perform additional duties, as necessary, as an ACLU team member. Show less
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Wisdom
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United States
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Community Organizer (Fox Cities)
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May 2016 - Feb 2019
Developed a strong leadership team with members of the community with clear roles and responsibilities. Built and maintained relationships between Esther/ EXPO and other organizations. Conducted one-on-one meetings with current and potential members of Expo, to learn their strengths and interests, and to help connect them to active membership and responsibility to the organization. Ensured consistent leadership training programs. Developed a support group of members to provide community resources, a safe place to communicate and provide mentorship. In partnership with Esther and other state wide Expo chapters assisted in the planning, organizing and marketing of several events. I have spoken on 10 state wide panels, participated in three plays and assisted in planning of Like An Animal in a Cage and co-created a presentation called Incarcerated Women, which I have given two presentations on. Show less
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EXPO (EX-incarcerated People Organizing)
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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President Board of Directors
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
I was the first appointed Board President of this organization. I assisted in the development and process of the of the operations of the organization. I presided at all meetings of the board and appoint committees. The following committees have been created during my term: policy and procedures, orientation/training, voting rights campaign, gps/electronic monitoring, and expungement. I assisted our organization to lead with people centered language and trauma informed approaches, which in turn lead to the vote of our organizations name change from EX-Prisoners Organizing to EX- incarcerated People Organizing. I assisted in the grant writing, development and structure of a new state wide campaign called FREE. This campaign will focus on directly impacted women of the criminal legal. Show less
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Grassroots Empowerment Project
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United States
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Statewide Reentry Coordinator
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Mar 2017 - Oct 2018
Responsible for coordinating the projects of United We Stand Wisconsin a project of Grassroots Empowerment Project. Using participatory decision making practices and gathering input from multiple stakeholders, the network coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the development of a reentry peer specialist model to support criminal justice involved Consumers. Work collaboratively with Advisory Committee and provide training and Recruit members as necessary. Using participatory decision making skills, facilitate development of reentry peer specialist training model through: Community Forums Monthly regional stakeholder group meetings Coordinate the identification and training of individuals to provide reentry peer support, including ongoing support of those trained With Executive Director, explore and develop sustainability measures for RPS model and ongoing use of reentry peer support. Provide logistical and programmatic arrangements and individual accommodations for meetings, trainings and special events (Empowerment Days, trainings, listening sessions, etc.) Work with Advisory Committee and Executive Director on creating, disseminating, and collecting materials for evaluation of grant activities Collect and analyze data; compile and submit reports as required Coordinate efforts to create and distribute electronic newsletter for GEP and Statewide Consumer Network Maintain and further develop United We Stand listserv and GEP Facebook page as means to share information, network with peers, and gain input Apply a thorough working knowledge of recovery and peer support in all Trainings and activities. Show less
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Network Health WI
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United States
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Utilization Management Specialist
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Feb 2015 - Mar 2017
Answer calls from physician offices, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencys, DME providers and members with exemplary customer sevice skills. Answer questions pertaining to prior authorization status, to initiate and pend an inpatient hospital admit, or a skilled nursing admit to the nurse who reviews for that facility. Answer questions pertaining to a prior authorization denial. Initate an appeal, grievance, or a peer to peer request when being requested by a provider, or member following procedure and medicare guidelines. Review clinical data for inpatient, home health, outpatient therapy, chemotherapy, and dme prior authorization requests. Match the data against specific medical terms, diagnoses, or procedure codes. Follow established procedures and medicare guidelines to approve or deny requests. Ensure compliance with HIPPA regulations and medicare guidelines. I exceeded quality review metrics above 98 percent. Show less
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Jenny Craig
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Weightloss Coach
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2011
I coached 86 people a week on their weightloss goals. Each week we met to plan out the nexts week menu and activity goals We also worked on a personal goal under eat style, activity or mindset. I coached 86 people a week on their weightloss goals. Each week we met to plan out the nexts week menu and activity goals We also worked on a personal goal under eat style, activity or mindset.
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