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Tia Torhorst is CEO of Harbor District and Director of BID 51. In these roles, Tia works to make Harbor District a vibrant waterfront community where diverse businesses, people and ecologies thrive together.
For the last twenty years, Tia has focused on improving communities. Prior to this role she has served as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the WI Department of Administration supporting the diverse work of the agency to support and improve government services and amenities and working to connect the dots between cabinet agencies. In addition, Tia has worked at gener8tor, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee Bar Association. While living in Washington, D.C., she worked for the National Partnership for Women and Families creating a national framework for improving health care quality.
Her husband, two kids, very fuzzy dog and Tia can be found kayaking on the waterways in Wisconsin and checking out the amazing parks and beer gardens. As founder of the Shorewood Farmers Market, Tia always checks out a community’s farmers markets when traveling to support the small growers and makers in our communities.
aaron@harbordistrict.org
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Aaron Zeleske leads the Harbor District’s efforts to improve the ecological functioning of our corner of the city, focusing on improving habitat for fish and wildlife and green infrastructure practices that improve water quality. He works on several habitat restoration projects on the Kinnickinnic River, manages innovative projects like the Eco Breakwater and Habitat Hotels, and seeks to creatively incorporate environmental principles into everything happening in the Harbor. Through these projects and programs that connect people to nature, Aaron works to change how people think about and relate to the plants and animals with whom we share our city and our world.
Prior to joining Harbor District in 2019, Aaron spent over seven years working atMilwaukee environmental organizations, River Revitalization Foundation and Urban Ecology Center. He has a Masters in Nonprofit Management from Marquette University, where he was a recipient of the Trinity Fellowship.
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Katie Stensberg is a dynamic and passionate individual embodying a vibrant blend of creativity, fearlessness, and dedication to transformative change. As the Operations Manager for the Harbor District, she revitalizes Milwaukee’s inner harbor, forging connections between people and place. Katie’s proactive mindset, boundless energy, and solution-oriented approach drive her success, fostering a distinct identity and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Leveraging local networks and global connections, she infuses the district with pride and incorporates global best practices.
Katie believes in embracing the unexplored and treating everyone with respect, fostering an inclusive environment for a thriving community. In the warmer months, Katie can be found in northern Wisconsin fishing and kayaking.
Judy Krause is the Finance Manager for Harbor District. She is the Principal Consultant of Judy Krause Consulting, LLC, a fiscal and project management firm specializing in nonprofit and community-focused clients. She has over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit finance professional and previously worked as the Director of Finances and Operations at Urban Ecology Center. As a consultant, Judy works with organizations to increase fiscal knowledge, ensure strong financial operations, and improve planning.
Judy is a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional through the National Association of Nonprofit Accountants & Consultants. She received her Bachelor of Science from Knox College in Economics. She is a fourth-degree black belt and certified instructor in ATA taekwondo. She enjoys exploring local, state, and national parks on foot throughout the seasons.