Sedgwick joins the SWWRPC team as an Assistant Planner. He will assist with a variety of projects with the planning commission helping to ultimately build resiliency in Southwestern Wisconsin. These projects include supporting the comprehensive economic development strategy as well as other planning related duties.

He has worked as an intern at the City of Fitchburg’s Planning and Zoning Department. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies/Planning and Minored in African and African American Diaspora Studies. Aside from his planning history, Sedgwick has served in several leadership positions and has a history of youth work as well as Journalism. Sedgwick brings a community-based perspective and passion for community engagement in the planning decision-making process. He believes that a collaborative approach is the key to reaching regional equity.

Sedgwick has lived in Wisconsin for most of his life, primarily in the South Central. He also attended Madison College earning his Associates degree and was very involved in student affairs. Sed enjoys reading, writing, traveling, spoken word, and spending time with his family!

Favorite Quote:
“Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise”

Favorite Cheese: Sedgwick is one of the very, very few Wisconsinites who dislikes cheese.