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By Cindy Nicholson
The Benedict Center is proud to announce and welcome Diamond Herring-Rodgers, MBA as the organization’s new Development Director, bringing experience, passion, and strategic vision to support women impacted by the criminal justice system.
In her new role, Herring-Rodgers will lead the Benedict Center’s fundraising and development efforts, cultivate mission-aligned partnerships, and design innovative donor engagement strategies. Her work will be central to expanding the Benedict Center’s impact at the intersection of justice, healing, and equity.
“Diamond brings a bold and compassionate leadership style grounded in community-centered growth and sustainable change,” said Jeanne Geraci, Executive Director of the Benedict Center. “Her commitment to equity and her lived experience as a first-generation professional make her an inspiring and authentic advocate for our mission.”
Diamond holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Alverno College. Before joining the Benedict Center, she served as an Engagement Manager at United Way, where she led inclusive fundraising campaigns and strategic events that uplifted underserved communities. Her work has been recognized with the John A. Puelicher Award and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Emerging Leader Award.
A Forward48 alumna, Diamond also serves on the board of First Generation Professionals of Milwaukee and as a Community Advisory Member at Children’s Wisconsin. She is deeply committed to increasing access to education, leadership, and opportunity—especially for women, families, and future first-generation professionals.
“As a Black woman, I may be the first at the table—but it is my duty to ensure I am not the last,” says Herring-Rodgers. “I’m honored to join the Benedict Center in its powerful work to ensure women can heal, grow, and lead. Together, we can create pathways to justice, dignity, and change.”
Outside of work, Diamond is a dedicated mother who finds joy in building a legacy of compassion for her children and community.
About the Benedict Center
The Benedict Center is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women affected by the criminal justice system find hope and lead safer and healthier lives, while advocating for a system of justice that is fair and treats everyone with dignity and respect. We believe that when women heal, families and communities thrive. Learn more at www.benedictcenter.org.
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