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MICHAEL QUILL Director of marketing Affinity Strategic Marketing, Inc.
What drew you to the role? “This Tender Land” By William Kent Krueger MICHAEL QUILL, director of marketing for Racine-based Affinity Strategic Marketing, discovered novelist William Kent Krueger while searching for novels on his Kindle. “I read his first stand-alone novel, ‘Ordinary Grace,’ years ago and absolutely loved it,” Quill said. “I couldn’t wait for his next novel, ‘This Tender Land,’ to be published so I pre-ordered it.” “This Tender Land” is set in Minnesota during the Great Depression. It chronicles the journey of four
orphans after they flee the harsh treatment of the head administrator of their orphanage. “It truly is a page-turner,” Quill said. “I found myself overwhelmingly eager to learn the fate of the main characters because each new encounter on their journey was more enthralling than the previous ones. Mr. Krueger’s character development and dialogue are excellent. I read a lot of non-fiction so occasionally reading a novel like this provides a great escape.” n
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Favorite part about the job? “I am constantly learning more about the city and the narrative and contributions of the different Asian communities who live and work here. There is such a rich history evident in Milwaukee’s AAPI community, and I am honored to be in a position where I’m responsible for building relationships with those who have experienced it firsthand.”
What’s been challenging? “The time frame. We’re moving quickly to ensure the convention is a success for Wisconsinites and convention guests alike. Specifically, the team I work with is responsible for recruiting 15,000 volunteers in an extremely short period of time.”
Ultimate career goal?
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“My background is central to who I am — both in a personal and professional capacity —and I have always been passionate about the role the AAPI community should play in civic society. The DNC presents an opportunity to bring together various Asian communities in Milwaukee, and I knew that by becoming involved with the work at the Host Committee, I could help to ensure those communities are both represented by and feel the economic impact associated with the convention.”
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“One of my ultimate career goals is to run a venture fund that focuses exclusively on female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color. I want to leave a legacy that uplifts the AAPI community and increases our visibility and representation.”
What do you like to do outside of work? “I love to travel, practice yoga, and of course, spend time with my close friends.” n
JESSICA BOLING Director of community engagement, Asian American and Pacific Islander Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee AGE: 35 HOMETOWN: Coupeville, Washington EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from Seattle University and master’s from Boston College PREVIOUS POSITION: Director of operations at Silicon Pastures Angel Investor Network
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10 / BizTimes Milwaukee FEBRUARY 17, 2020
