About Us
Building Futures, Not Just Services
Founded in 2019, The Mindful Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic growth in Milwaukee's underserved communities through workforce training, holistic support, and direct employment pathways.
Our Story
The Mindful Group was born from a simple observation: traditional workforce development programs treat training as the finish line, when it's actually just the starting point.
We built something different — an integrated model that combines career training with the wraparound support people actually need: child care, transportation, housing, and mental health services. When you remove the barriers, people don't just complete training — they launch careers.
Since 2018, we've trained 525+ people with a 90% graduation rate and 85% job placement. We partner with community leaders, schools, and businesses. And we're part of a larger ecosystem — House Reed — engineered specifically to reverse urban poverty.
By The Numbers
Leadership
Board of Directors
Diverse. Experienced. Passionate. Professionals spanning multiple industries, ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds — united by a commitment to community impact.
Reginald Reed Jr.
Founder & Executive Director
Workforce Development, Data Analytics, Process Improvement
Founded The Mindful Group and developed innovative workforce training models. A decade of experience in workforce development. Wisconsin's state-selected expert in career and technical education, consulting for school districts and government agencies in Wisconsin and Tennessee.
Regina Flores
Board Chair
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Milwaukee native with leadership roles in public and private sectors. Currently Director of Procurement for Milwaukee County, focused on equitable contracting and transparency.
Jiquinna Cohen
Vice Chair
Contract Compliance & Education
Manager of contract compliance at Milwaukee Public Schools. Expertise in youth access to higher education and compliance standards.
Zoe Braun
Treasurer
Finance
Owner of Tiger Lily Collective and Board Certified cosmetic tattooist. Background in corporate finance and accounting.
Lakesha Jones
Development Committee Chair
Non-Profit Management
20+ years of nonprofit experience. Consultant for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Specializes in grant writing and resource development.
Ryan Pattee
Head of Real Estate
Real Estate
20+ years in residential, commercial, mixed-use, and governmental real estate. Development work across Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Theron Rogers
Professional Development
Training & Development
Managing Partner/Director of Business Development for Prolific Arms LLC. Law enforcement background including Patrol Sergeant, Community Liaison Officer, and State Trooper. Technical Sergeant in U.S. Air Force National Guard with deployments to Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia.
The Ecosystem
Part of House Reed
The Mindful Group is the training engine of House Reed — an integrated ecosystem of enterprises engineered to reverse urban poverty in Milwaukee.
The Mindful Group
Workforce Training
501(c)(3)Mindful Staffing
Employment Pipeline
For-ProfitMindful Measures
REIGN Workforce OS
TechnologyNana's Cozy Corner
Childcare
ChildcareCozy Cruisers
Transportation
Transport