Kadijha N. Marquardt-Davis

Credentials: MSW, '20

Position title: Founder and Executive Director of ECCHO (Engaging Communities to Change Health Outcomes)

Headshot of Kadijha standing in front of a green background holding an award

Kadijha focused on policy and administration during her graduate program and has been an advocate for progressive policies that promote social, racial, and reproductive justice. She is the Founder and Program Director of ECCHO (Engaging Communities to Change Health Outcomes) a civic engagement training program that seeks to improve community health outcomes by engaging those most impacted by generational and systemic racism in Dane, Milwaukee, and Rock County. Kadijha has served as co-chair of the school’s Social Workers Confronting Racial Justice Conference for the last two years. She recently received the 2023 Athena Young Professional Award which recognizes emerging leaders between the ages of 25 and 40 who strive for the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, devote time and energy to their community, and serve as role models for young women.