From Mexico to Milwaukee: Diana Billstrom’s Recipe for Community and Enchiladas

On this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Diana Bilstrom, a Mexican-born community leader who has worked extensively in nonprofit family services and is the Senior Director for Growth and Strategic Partnerships at the Wisconsin Latino Chamber. Diana shares her personal journey, career path, and her mission to build trust and partnerships that support Hispanic businesses and the wider community.

The episode also features a hands-on cooking segment where Diana demonstrates her chicken enchiladas with a guajillo-ancho tomato sauce, offering simple tips for making quick, family-friendly meals while discussing inclusion, community engagement, and her vision for the Chamber.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/fHyBwEV_UX4 

You can find the recipe here - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2025/11/27/mexican-chicken-enchiladas-or-enchiladas-rojas/ 

“Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is part of the "Milwaukee Podcast Network." This show is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders.

We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something, and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.