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Reggie Newson - Strengthening Communities Through Collaboration
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- TLC Connections
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- Dec 2, 2025
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- 1971
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Summary
SUMMARY: In this episode of TLC Connections, Reggie Newson, CEO of Wellpoint Care Network, sits down with GT Freeman to discuss leadership, community impact, and the future of human services. Reggie reflects on his journey from a blue-collar upbringing in Milwaukee to senior roles in state government, healthcare, and now nonprofit leadership. He shares stories about the people and experiences that shaped his career, the responsibility he feels to strengthen his hometown, and the mission-driven work happening at Wellpoint — including their focus on education, employment, housing, community connection, and behavioral health. The conversation also highlights the growing partnership between Wellpoint and The Lincoln Center and how strategic collaboration can expand reach, improve outcomes, and support families more holistically. GUEST BIO: Reggie Newson is the Chief Executive Officer of Wellpoint Care Network, a 175-year-old human service organization serving children and families throughout the Milwaukee region. A seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience across government, healthcare, and the private sector, Reggie is known for leading organizational transformation, advancing community partnerships, and championing equitable access to essential supports. Before joining Wellpoint, he spent nearly a decade in leadership roles with Ascension Wisconsin and previously served as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. His career spans roles at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WE Energies, and multiple statewide policy and workforce initiatives. Reggie holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Concordia University-Wisconsin, along with advanced certifications in project management, Six Sigma Black Belt, and…