Work Experience
- Executive Director Tenant Resource Center (1995-present)
- Manages 16 paid staff and 25-30 volunteers at 4 locations
- Wrote, published and maintained the Housing Counselor Training Guide, a comprehensive brochure series and website through 6 major tenant-landlord law changes since 2011 with minimal funding
- Active member of the Dane County Homeless Services Consortium
- Co-founder of the Social Justice Center
- Diversified funding and managed budget growth from $80,000/year to $850,000/year
- Created, funded (through competitive grant writing) and managed 9 programs.
- Sole Proprietor Konkel Law Office (1993-1995)
- Volunteer Coordinator, Tenant Resource Center (1992-1994)
Community and Volunteer Experience
- Local Government Blogger at forwardlookout.com (2005 – present)
- Co-founder Occupy Madison, Inc. and lead volunteer in development of the Tiny House Village
- Volunteer Coordinator, Bubbles Laundry Program for homeless individuals (2012 – 2017)
- Co-founder Affordable Housing Action Alliance and Madison Affordable Housing and Homeless Advocated United
- President of WYOU Community Television during transition from paid staff to 100% volunteer run
- Former producer and contributor at WYOU Community Television and WORT Community Radio
- Former Old Market Place Neighborhood Association President, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative Board Member, Capital Neighborhoods Inc. board member, Community Shares of Wisconsin Board member
Political Experience
- Elected Alderperson, District 2, City of Madison in April 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007
- Council President 2003-2004
- Served on many city committees including
- Board of Estimates
- Plan Commission
- Transit & Parking Commission
- and 31 more!
- Co-chair of Progressive Dane (off and on since 1998)
- Policy Committee Chair Progressive Dane (off and on since 1998)
- Elections Committee Chair Progressive Dane (2016 – present)
- WI Green Party Coordinating Council (2012-2013)
- Worked on campaigns of over 20 people running for local office
Personal and Educational Background
Married to Robert Bloch
Renter in Madison for 8 years
Homeowner in Madison for 20 years
J.D. from UW-Madison Law School
B.A. in Criminal Justice, Minor in English, UW-Platteville
Loves live local music, camping, gardening, using technology for advocacy and making Madison better!