Milwaukee
About This Chapter
The Conservative Young Professionals of Milwaukee (CYP), part of the Badger Institute, and America’s Future Milwaukee Chapter have joined forces. Future events will be combined, which will provide for more robust event capabilities.
You can access expanded opportunities for policy discussion, networking, and professional development with the next generation of leaders.
CYP Milwaukee are a group of young professionals and community leaders located in the greater Milwaukee area united in the belief that free markets, entrepreneurship, individual initiative, limited and efficient government and educational opportunity are the keys to economic prosperity and human dignity.
You are invited to join in fun networking opportunities and discussions on public policy and economic issues facing our community and state. CYP Milwaukee holds events throughout the year, including happy hours and outings.
Our common principles unite us. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events
Past Events
AF-Milwaukee’s Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
As firm supporters in the First Amendment, AF-Milwaukee invites you to exercise your right to free speech by wearing the ugliest, most horrendous holiday sweater imaginable. Join AF-Milwaukee at our...
Big Thinkers’ Book Club on Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City
In Evicted, Princeton sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they each struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Hailed as “wrenching and revelatory”...
AF-Milwaukee at Badger Institute’s 2021 Annual Dinner
AF Members are invited to join AF-Milwaukee at Badger Institute's Annual Dinner featuring Robert Doar, president of AEI. Robert Doar leads the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the nation’s...
Chapter Leader
Kirsten Golinski
Kirsten Golinski is the Manager of Operations at the Badger Institute. Before joining the Badger Institute, Kirsten served as a campaign field representative for the National Rifle Association. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science and public policy from James Madison University. Kirsten also sits on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Forum, a local organization made up of individuals who believe the United States was built upon the foundation of individual freedoms and a limited role for government. She writes, "After moving to Wisconsin, AF gave me the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, make connections in a new area, and expand my knowledge on issues. I’m looking forward to being able to provide that same opportunity to other young professionals."