Staff & Leadership

Staff

Diannia Merriett–Alabi

Health Equity Organizer-Diannia Merriett is a dedicated Health Equity Organizer with MICAH, where she has worked for equitable health care access across Milwaukee since joining the team in 2022. In her current role, she leads efforts to reduce the maternal mortality rates among Black women—one of the task force’s most urgent priorities.

Before her work with MICAH, Diannia served as President of PAGE, an organization committed to elevating marginalized voices and fostering genuine inclusion. That experience sharpened her skills in coalition-building and advocacy, laying the groundwork for her current mission.

What Diannia values most about her work at MICAH is the opportunity to collaborate with people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, united by a shared pursuit of social justice. She finds daily inspiration in Bryan Stevenson’s words:

“I think sometimes, when you’re trying to do justice work, when you’re trying to make a difference, when you’re trying to change the world, the thing you need to do is get close enough to people who are falling down, get close enough to people who are suffering, close enough to people who are in pain, who’ve been discarded and disfavored — to get close enough to wrap your arms around them and affirm their humanity and their dignity.”

Guided by this ethos, Diannia continues to strive for systemic solutions that honor the dignity and well-being of every individual she serves.

She can be reached at diannia@micahmke.org.

De’Lisa A. Turner

Office Administration

De’Lisa A. Turner (She/Her) is the Office Administrator of Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), a multi-racial, interfaith organization committed to addressing justice issues in the Milwaukee community.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, De’Lisa is a proud graduate of Whitefish Bay High School. She holds two associate degrees from Milwaukee Area Technical College—one in Child Care and Development, the other in Computer Information Systems (Network Specialist). She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Project Management from Colorado Technical University, and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Capella University.

Before joining MICAH, De’Lisa built a strong foundation in the corporate sector, consistently earning praise from both customers and leadership for her professionalism, efficiency, and welcoming demeanor. Her ability to effectively address client needs—whether external visitors or internal team members—set her apart in every role she held.

A proven leader in both profit and nonprofit spaces, De’Lisa has served in various leadership and volunteer capacities across multiple organizations. Her collaborative spirit and dedication to excellence have earned her numerous commendations for both individual and team contributions. She is also a certified facilitator through the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy and a certified line dance instructor, blending wellness and community engagement into her work.

De’Lisa is deeply committed to MICAH’s mission to create a more just and healthy community. She brings not only administrative skill and strategic insight to the table, but also a genuine passion for service and inclusion. Her faith plays a central role in her work ethic and purpose.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” – Colossians 3:23-24

She can be reached at office@micahmke.org.

Board of Directors

MICAH Board of Directors includes the Executive Leadership Team and two representatives from each of the Organizations/Congregations of MICAH.

Executive Leadership Team

Organizations/Congregations of MICAH