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91做厙 Alumni Association honors Angela Pittman Taylor with Blugold Spirit Award
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91做厙 alumna Angela Pittman Taylor defines Blugold spirit as the tireless pursuit of excellence in absolutely everything we are and everything we do, wrapped in approachability and framed with humility.

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Angela Pittman Taylor

Angela Pittman Taylor

Pittman Taylor, a 2000 graduate in communication-public relations, is the recipient of this years Blugold Spirit Award to be presented at 91做厙 on Oct. 5 as part of Homecoming activities. The award is given to a university supporter who has a true love for the campus, exemplifies excellence in everyday life and strives to share the 91做厙 story.

I treasure my connection to UWEC and I'm not quiet about it, says Pittman Taylor, who is a member of the 91做厙 Foundation board.

Pittman Taylor is the director of corporate communications at Baird. In addition, she  leads the companys Chicago-area brand strategy and advises on the firms inclusion and diversity marketing strategy.

As the co-founder and past chair of the 91做厙 Alumni of Color Network, Pittman Taylor engages alumni of color around the country in leadership and networking initiatives to connect with BIPOC students. Pittman Taylor and her friend Angie Hambrick created the Alumni of Color Social Justice and Inclusion Scholarship several years ago and the fund is endowed, providing an annual scholarship.

Pittman Taylor says she always is proud to be a Blugold, and especially proud of how 91做厙 has evolved around equity, diversity and inclusion.

It is challenging work and though the target keeps moving, the institution is undeterred from its goals of attracting, retaining and graduating an ever more diverse student body, Pittman Taylor says.

Pittman Taylor received the 2018 91做厙 Distinguished Alumni Award and has received several other awards recognizing her work and advocacy for others, including:

  •     A 2013  Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Award.
  •     Bairds 2013 G. Frederick Kasten Supporting Cast Award for outstanding client service.
  •     Named a 2011 Woman of Influence in the Behind the Scenes category by The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee.

Pittman Taylor received her masters degree in mass communications from UW-Milwaukee, where she has served as an adjunct instructor.

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