FOCUSED ON PROGRESS, NOT POLITICS
About the Campaign
Partnership is the foundation of progress. We will build a safer and more prosperous city by investing in our neighborhoods, supporting our local businesses, and creating a city that instills pride in every resident.
A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP
Photography by Elizabeth Jean Photography LLCVia her career in law enforcement, Gabby has earned a reputation for compassion, fairness, and integrity. Whether serving the local neighborhoods, responding in moments of crisis, or building trust through community-oriented policing, Gabby believes that the key to success across Racine starts with strong relationships, mutual respect, and a responsibility to do what’s right.
Beyond the badge, Gabby is a mother, coach, dedicated community organizer and fierce advocate for marginalized communities. Gabby is the founder and executive director of Benner Beats Hunger, a food insecurity initiative that provided over 3,200 nutritious summer meals to Racine families in Summer 2025, and is expanding the program in 2026. She is also the Board Chair for HALO, Racine County’s only homeless shelter, where she guides operations and fiscal management. Gabby has led and leads various initiatives to support youth development, expand access to critical resources, and unite residents across different backgrounds across southeastern Wisconsin.
From organizing community conversations and mentoring programs to spearheading partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and faith-based groups, Gabby works tirelessly to amplify community voices and create lasting, sustainable change in the city because she truly believes that strong communities are built from the ground up.
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Community Involvement
Here's a look at some of my cross-sector experience:
Board Member, Racine County Human Services Board
Supporting to build the resilience and well-being of people overcome challenges, including homelessness, community violence, mental health, intergenerational poverty, and historical trauma.
Chair, Board of Directors, Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO)
Oversee Racine County’s only homeless shelter, guiding operations, fiscal management, programming, development, and human resources to support individuals on their pathway to self-sufficiency.
Founder and Executive Director, Benner Beats Hunger
Founded and guide food insecurity initiative that provided over 3,200 nutritious summer meals to Racine families in Summer 2025 and is expanding in Summer 2026.
Coach, Franklin High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball (Formerly Park, Case, Horlick)
Leading a varsity basketball program and multiple youth development initiatives that emphasize leadership, teamwork, and personal growth for school-aged girls.
Executive Committee, Board Member, The Hospitality Center
Supporting Racine’s longest-standing hot meal program, which provides food, clothing, laundry access, and social services to low-income individuals.
Vice Chair, Board of Directors, The Main Project (Project Restoration)
Supporting justice-involved young adults as they reintegrate through workforce opportunities, education, and volunteer engagement.
Steering Committee Member, Align Wisconsin
Helping create an intermediary between employers, job seekers, and educators to address historically high unemployment rates across Southeastern Wisconsin.
Scholarship Committee Member, The Mahone Foundation
Supporting educational opportunities for economically and academically deserving youth and promoting wellness initiatives in communities of color.
Access to Groceries and Food Action Team Member, Safety and Well-being Collaborative
Worked with more than 20 organizations convened by The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread to improve safety, opportunity, and quality of life in Racine.
Racine County Foster Parent
Advocating for children in out-of-home care and providing a stable, supportive living environment.
MOVING racine FORWARD, TOGETHER.
My Key Priorities
Strong collaboration between public, private, and nonprofit sectors will create a more resilient workforce, economy, and society. We don’t have to start from scratch. By adopting proven ideas from other communities and tailoring them to Racine’s needs, we can implement solutions that work.
Create safer neighborhoods through targeted enforcement, early intervention, and community engagement to address the root causes of violence while maintaining accountability.
Support sustainable development of Racine though strategic development and coordinating resources so that residents have access to housing, jobs, and essential services.
Spur economic growth across the city by strengthening unions, prioritizing local workers, growing a skilled workforce, and ensuring economic development benefits residents of the City of Racine first.
Align schools, families, and community organizations and offerings to expand access to critical support services, close opportunity gaps, and build a stronger future for all.
Basic services should be maintained across the city. When services are dependable and public spaces are thriving, we strengthen neighborhoods, support local businesses, and improve daily life for everyone.
"If serving others is beneath you, leadership is beyond you."