Dr. Joan Prince
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Dr. Prince, a nationally known policy strategist, was named Vice Chancellor for Partnerships and Innovation at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in September, 2000. As the Chief External Officer, she is charged with the global responsibilities of managing external relations for the University. This encompasses the building of innovative and entrepreneurial bridges between academics and the broader private and public sectors of the community through engagement of entities such as international organizations, corporations, NGO's, higher education associations, and other social and civic organizations. Her internal responsibilities include that of the leadership of Chancellor appointed special councils and task forces, community sponsorships and initiatives, the design and implementation of broad strategic projects, and the visioning and execution of emerging opportunities.

Prior to this, Dr. Prince held responsibilities as the lead strategist and implementer for the Health Professions Partnerships Initiative collaborative at the University of Wisconsin Medical School, as well as a Clinical Laboratory supervisor for Covenant Health Care Systems. She also holds a Clinical Associate Professor appointment in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Prince has received a Bachelor's in Medical Technology, Masters in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and a doctorate in Urban Education. She recently was acknowledged as a 2007 Aspen Institute Fellow. She is a member of many civic boards, including her local leadership roles as a board trustee of The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Zoological Society, Main Street Milwaukee, immediate past President of the Milwaukee Public Library Board, immediate past President of Tempo International, member of Milwaukee Women inc, as well as her current roles on the national board of the Council on Foundations and the national board of the Urban Libraries Council. She has been active in the community for over 30 years through working on issues that match her social justice philosophy.

In recognition of her commitment to community service, Prince has received numerous awards from civic and professional organizations such as the Outstanding Woman of Achievement Award - YWCA of Greater Milwaukee, the Tempo Mentor of the Year Award, The Business Journal 's Woman of Influence award, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the Women Putting Their Stamp on Milwaukee Award from the United States Postal Service, the Community Leadership award from the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, and the S.E.T. Ministry Transformation award. She was featured as one of the 10 Most Powerful Women in Milwaukee in the February 2006 issue of Milwaukee Magazine, and is featured as an honoree in the national Black Women in Sisterhood Distinguished Black Women calendar.

Prince is a trustee of two corporate boards, Managed Health Services of Wisconsin, a subsidiary of the Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), and C. G. Schmidt Construction Company.