Sylvia Oritiz-Velez serves in the Wisconsin State Capitol as the state representative for Wisconsin’s 8th Assembly District. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Oritz-Velez grew up
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Common Ground with… Nicole Graper
Nicole Graper is the marketing specialist for Madison School and Community Recreation, known as MSCR. She is a graduate of UW–Madison in consumer science and
Common Ground with… Kaila Topping
Kaila Topping started her farming journey in rural Virginia under a farming fellowship. In 2022, Topping moved to Madison to earn a master’s degree in
Common Grounds with…T.L. Luke
T.L. Luke is a professional muralist, illustrator and a queer artist based in Madison with invisible disabilities. She is known for creating comics that explore
Common Ground with… Sara McKinnon
Sara McKinnon is a professor of rhetoric, politics, and culture in the Department of Communication Arts at UW–Madison whose work centers on immigration and refugee
Common Ground with… Jeanette and Alisson Burda
For mother-daughter duo Jeanette and Alisson Burda there is one litmus test for any product in their store: if it makes them happy, it will
Common Ground with… Laura Kruger
Laura Kruger is a small business owner who runs one of four rock shops in Baraboo. Laura began collecting crystals years ago until she realized
Common Ground with… Molly Fish
Lake City Books joined Madison’s literary scene when it officially opened its doors in April 2023. The shop is owned by Molly Fish, a local
Common Ground with… Lance Owens
Lance Owens is the director of ArtWorking, a Madison area nonprofit program that provides career development and support for artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities. He
Common Ground with… Regina Vidaver
Regina Vidaver wears many hats. She has a doctorate in molecular biology and works for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. She also serves on
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