Founding Board Director – Language Access & Inclusion

Mommies Make It Better (MMIB) is a Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting mothers through healing, growth, mentorship, and community connection.

Inclusion and accessibility are important to our mission. We believe mothers and families should have meaningful opportunities to participate in programs, access information, and engage with their communities without unnecessary communication or accessibility barriers.

Position Summary

MMIB is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to serve as Founding Board Director of Language Access & Inclusion.

We are especially interested in candidates who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or who bring substantial professional or community experience related to Deaf advocacy, American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility, language access, or disability inclusion.

This board member will help MMIB develop thoughtful and sustainable approaches to making its programs, communications, and community engagement more accessible.

This is a governance and leadership position, not an interpreter position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on accessibility, language inclusion, and equitable participation.

• Help identify communication and participation barriers within MMIB’s programs and organizational practices.

• Support the development of inclusive communication and accessibility practices.

• Offer insight into the experiences and needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and communities.

• Help identify potential partnerships with Deaf-led organizations, accessibility advocates, and language-access resources.

• Support planning for appropriate accommodations, including interpreting services when needed.

• Encourage meaningful representation and inclusion in organizational decision-making.

• Participate in board governance, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived or professional experience related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities, language access, accessibility, disability advocacy, or inclusion.

• Knowledge of Deaf culture, ASL, or accessible communication practices is strongly valued.

• Experience in nonprofit leadership, community advocacy, education, accessibility planning, or organizational development is beneficial.

• Ability to collaborate across different experiences and perspectives.

• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

• Willingness to contribute actively to MMIB’s growth and governance.

Location & Commitment

Applicants from outside Wisconsin are welcome.

Board meetings may be attended virtually. MMIB is committed to discussing reasonable communication accommodations that support meaningful board participation.

This is an unpaid volunteer board position requiring consistent engagement and participation.