Alum-Owned Businesses

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Welcome to the Alverno alum business directory — intended to showcase our Alverno alums' success, connect alums to alums, and give the Alverno community the opportunity to support alum-owned businesses.

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Please note that inclusion in this directory is not considered an endorsement by Alverno College.

Arts/Entertainment/Recreation

Birth & Beyond by Kendall

Owned by: Kendall Larson '16

Location: Hartland, WI

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Business Description: Portrait studio specializing in baby and family photography

Kaitlynn Schmick Photography

Owned by: Kaitlynn Webb '21

Location: Valparaiso, IN

Website | Email | 219-477-8685

Business Description: Natural light and studio photographer, specializing in weddings, couples, families and seniors.

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Communication/Marketing/Publishing

Athena Communications

Owned by: Tammy Belton-Davis '93

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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Business Description: Athena Communications is a full-service brand management firm headquartered in Milwaukee that specializes in public relations and government affairs. What sets us apart? We work with clients who inspire us with their leadership, vision, skill and intention to transform our world.
The Athena team has decades of combined expertise in brand strategy, strategic communications, community engagement, equity, diversity and inclusion strategy, government relations, and public affairs and relations, crossing multiple industries, all aligned to drive successful outcomes for our client partners.
We deliver excellence for our client partners — whether they’re nonprofit, corporate or government organizations — rooted in the simple philosophy that transformational projects impact lives and communities. We approach our work with the knowledge and enthusiasm to get the job done.

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Go Here, See Elsewhere

Owned by: Prairie Markussen '00

Location: Chicago, IL

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Business Description: Poetry chapbook, Go Here, See Elsewhere

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Glyph Global Creative

Owned by: Ebony Ssali '19

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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Business Description: Brand management and creative services, marketing and advertising

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Hub+company

Owned by: Andrea Hubbert '92

Location: Oak Creek, WI

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Business Description: Ready to transform your words into a magnetic force that attracts your dream clients like bees to honey? I’m Andrea, your copywriting BFF. Together, we’ll tap into the heart and soul of your brand, crafting copy that speaks volumes and leaves a lasting impression.
Why choose me? In a crowded market, standout copy is your secret weapon. It’s not just about being seen — it’s about being remembered. With my Jedi-like knack for creating copy that connects, we’ll build a loyal crew faster than Rick Astley’s music career came and went (blink and you missed it!).
Imagine having a partner who not only gets your creative vision but amplifies it with the perfect mix of savvy strategy and a pinch of tech magic. That's us! We'll be like Hall and Oates, but instead of churning out musical gems, we're crafting killer brands. Let's goooo! Swing by hubandcompany.com to start the conversation.

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Construction

Patterson Services, Inc.

Owned by: Cynthia Poselenzny '89

Location: Mableton, GA

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Business Description: Concrete recycling and roll of containers

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Consulting/Coaching

Hilgart

Owned by: Erin Hilgart '97

Location: New York, NY

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Business Description: Leadership strategy and organization development

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Mind Redesign Consulting

Owned by: Eloiza Altoro '97

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Email | LinkedIn | 414-333-6716

Business Description: Eloiza has more than 30 years of experience working for and with national and global professional associations and nonprofit organizations. She is currently the Principal Consultant of Mind Redesign Consulting, a business that she founded over 23 years ago to provide board governance, transition management and organizational development services. Her specialty areas of practice include organizational development and change, leadership development, strategic planning and facilitation, organizational assessment and evaluation, and board development and governance. Mind Redesign Consulting applies highly customized, culturally sensitive and mission-driven frameworks, based on best practices and research-based approaches.

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Pivotal Point, LLC

Owned by: Erica Gumieny '00

Location: Franklin, WI

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Business Description: Coaching, consulting, host and creator of The Funny Kind

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Sarah Scala Consulting

Owned by: Sarah Scala '10

Location: Watertown, WI

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Business Description: Management consulting, leadership development and executive and team coaching

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Transformation Through Coaching, LLC

Owned by: Sandra Siira '97

Location: Muskego, WI

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Business Description: Coaching and HR consulting

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Education

Best Brains Learning Center – Keller

Owned by: Alice Ward-Johnson '09

Location: Keller, TX

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Business Description: Tutoring center

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Milwaukee's Learning Academy

Owned by: Leah Whatley '19

Location: Wauwatosa, WI

Website | Email | 414-400-8694

Business Description: With over 15 years of experience, our licensed inclusive family childcare center is dedicated to providing exceptional education and quality care in a secure, loving environment. We focus on meeting each child’s unique needs by offering a stimulating learning atmosphere and partnering with parents to support every developmental milestone.
In addition to childcare, we provide business consulting, respite childcare for individuals with disabilities, and tutoring/mentoring services. Our mission is to equip individuals with the tools and confidence to thrive in life.

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Finance and Insurance

GEM Ventures Ltd

Owned by: Glenda Holm '69

Location: Muskego, WI

Email | 414-765-0558

Business Description: Personal and business tax and account service.

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Greenstone Financial Services LLC

Owned by: Jodie Lane '96

Location: Greendale, WI

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Business Description: Financial planning, services, investments

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Jorgenson & Associates, LLC

Owned by: Melanie Jorgenson-Briones '12

Location: Green Bay, WI

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Business Description: Insurance agency

Health Care/Wellness

Beautifully Loc’d

Owned by: Ciara King ’11 ’16

Location: Brookfield, WI

Website | Email | 414-388-4693

Business Description: Beautifully Loc'd is a natural beauty and wellness brand dedicated to empowering individuals through holistic hair care, vegan-based products, and self-care services. Specializing in natural dreadlocks, we celebrate and transform the perception of locs while promoting beauty from the inside out.

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Clear Thinking Counseling Services

Owned by: Sharon Brumfield '11

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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Business Description: I provide a safe environment, open communication, client accountability and counselor reliability.

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Community Health Primary Care Services, LLC

Owned by: Clarissa Lawrence '12 '18 '21

Location: Brown Deer, WI

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Business Description: Mobile primary care practice

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Elements Massage

Owned by: Amita Mirani '12

Location: Mequon, WI

Website | Email | 414-688-7861

Business Description: Not all massage is created equal. The Elements Massage™ therapists listen to your needs and employ the proper techniques to deliver a truly therapeutic experience. We invite you to experience the rejuvenating benefits of massage therapy today and discover the positive effect it can have on your body and your well-being. Therapeutic massage is a medically proven method for supporting your health and wellness. You’ll enjoy benefits of relief from back and neck pain; reduced stress; increased circulation; and improved range of motion. We have weekly massage appointments available. Contact us to schedule a massage session or book online!

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Growth Support Services, LLC

Owned by: Erionia Dixon '14

Location: Wauwatosa, WI

Website | Email | 414-293-3966

Business Description: Growth Support Services LLC is a private practice counseling setting dedicated to empowering generations to heal, manage and navigate generational traumas including systematic and oppressive barriers preventing optimal wellness. We pride ourselves in being culturally responsive, relatable, affordable and accessible. Counseling is provided in person and tele-health for individuals, couples, groups and families. Case consultation, clinical supervision and speaking engagement inquiries available upon request.

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L'Bri Pure n' Natural Skincare and Makeup

Owned by: Jan Cera '91

Location: Saint Michael, MN

Website | Email | 414-708-0567

Business Description: L'Bri offers skin care products and makeup. The L'Bri - natural, aloe-based products have no artificial dyes, fragrances, harsh chemicals or heavy oil; help to heal acne, rosacea, eczema and other skin conditions; are perfect for sensitive skin; are not tested on animals; are made in the USA. L'Bri's products are good for women of all ages and are especially helpful for teens. We also have products for men and babies.

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Lisa Lang LLC

Owned by: Lisa Schalow-Lang '92

Location: Mequon, WI

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Business Description: Lisa Lang MS, ATRL-BC: Licensed Psychotherapist/Board Certified Art Therapist, in Private Practice

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Middleton Music Therapy Services

Owned by: Ingrid Gruett '21

Location: Madison, WI

Website | EmailLinkedIn | 608-215-0416

Business Description: Provider of music therapy services in Madison area.

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Momentum Movement Clinic

Owned by: Lisa McNeil '18

Location: Brookfield, WI

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Business Description: Orthopedic wellness clinic

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Perspectives Consulting – Trauma & Mental Health Therapy

Owned by: Nicolena Hensler Gordon '15

Location: Elm Grove, WI

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Business Description: Private practice trauma and mental health therapy

Transitions Birth Services

Owned by: Lucky Tomaszek '09

Location: West Allis, WI

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Business Description: Community midwifery

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Human Resources

Express Employment Professionals

Owned by: Lucy Torres '95

Location: Waukegan, IL

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Business Description: Staffing services

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HResults

Owned by: Dawn Adams '98

Location: Hartland, WI

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Business Description: Human resources consulting practice that provides a full range of HR services to organizations of all sizes and in all industries.

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Legal Services

Kaminski Law Group APC

Owned by: Kristin Kaminski '06

Location: Roseville, CA

Website | Email | 916-540-7618

Business Description: Kaminski Law Group specializes in estate planning, probate and trust administration in California, Nevada and Wisconsin, providing personalized legal services to help individuals and families secure their legacies. With a focus on trusts and wills we strive to make planning for the future accessible and straightforward. Our experienced team is dedicated to understanding each client's unique needs, ensuring peace of mind for generations to come.

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Law Office of Clare Schum

Owned by: Clare Schum '05

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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Business Description: Law firm

Manufacturing

Service Tool & Die Two, Inc.

Owned by: Mary Pierce '02 '05

Location: West Allis, WI

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Business Description: Design and fabricate tooling for the stamping industry

Restaurant/Catering/Food Service

Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen & Antiqua Catering and Events

Owned by: Citlali Mendieta-Ramos '10

Location: West Allis, WI

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Business Description: Restaurant and catering

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Lola's Empanadas

Owned by: Citlali Mendieta-Ramos '10

Location: West Allis, WI

Website | Email | 414-321-5775

Business Description: Lola's Empanadas is a Hispanic, family-owned empanada food truck, best known for serving the most delicious Empanadas in West Allis and Milwaukee. Named after Doña Lola, the owner's grandmother, the Mexican food truck honors who was originally the family's food business pioneer almost 100 years ago, selling food at the night markets in Hidalgo, México.
Together with her husband, Chef Nicolas Ramos, Citlali decided to honor her family's Latin American traditions and opened Lola's Empanadas, along with their famous, female-owned Antigua Restaurant and Antigua Catering & Events.

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Mexic103 Mexican Restaurant

Owned by: Ericka I. Martell '12

Location: Cudahy, WI

Website | Email | 414-231-9101

Business Description: Family oriented mexican restaurant, fresh food and drinks. We have been open since July 2018 only a couple blocks away from the lake on Layton Ave. We serve a variety of food from quesadillas, chimichangas, burritos and tacos to New York strip dinners, just to name a few. We also began a “Pay It Forward” program beginning of August 2024. We are open for dine-in, takeout and delivery with DoorDash.

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Snifters Tapas & Spirits

Owned by: Samantha Maldonado '09 '11

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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Business Description: Restaurant and lounge space, open to private parties, catering and special events

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VitaJug Smoothies

Owned by: Stephanie Castillo '19

Location: Milwaukee WI

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Business Description: Organic smoothes and healthy options

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Retail

Carpet Factory Outlet

Owned by: Vicky Somers '87

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Business Description: Flooring store

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The Pink Llama Gallery

Owned by: Tamara Strause '96

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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Business Description: Art gallery offering clothing, accessories and other fun stuff

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Three Sisters Furniture

Owned by: Svetlana Stanic ’08 ’13

Location: West Allis, WI

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Business Description: Wood furniture restoration and customization

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Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse

Owned by: Rebecca Haut '14

Location: Waukesha, WI

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Business Description: Floral shop and greenhouse, plant rental and maintenance

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Other

Manuel Virtual Assistance

Owned by: Hope Manuel '12

Location: Wauwatosa, WI

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Business Description: Performs administrative tasks for small businesses

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The Art of Aesthetics Center

Owned by: Tristah Romero-Kelly '09 '14

Location: Racine, WI

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Business Description: Aesthetic training center

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