An 18+ year resident of Milwaukee County, Charlie Nash joined the Board in January 2021.  Charlie is an Executive Director with JP Morgan Chase and has over 20 years of experience in financial services and technology.    Throughout his career, Charlie has been engaged with activism in the corporate world and wider community.

Charlie has served in local leadership as a part of GE HealthCare’s Pride Alliance employee resource group and volunteered across the community for a number of years.

He holds a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from Marquette University.  Charlie and his family live in Oak Creek, WI.

Chris is the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Cream City Foundation.  He originally joined the organization in 2016 as a member of the Scholarship Committee, then joined the Board of Directors in 2017.

Chris is an IT professional currently working as an IT Delivery Manager at Robert W Baird & Co.  In addition to his primary role at Baird, he is currently a member of the Spectrum (LGBTQ+) ARG and IT Advisory and Implementation Committee focused on enhancing the associate experience of diverse associates.  He also worked part time for 13 years with Management Cornerstones, a consulting company for nonprofit organizations and Fund Advisor to the Nonprofit Management Fund of Greater Milwaukee.

Chris is a strong advocate for community involvement and an active member of the nonprofit community. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Milwaukee Gay Sports Network, and was previously a Board member of the Milwaukee Gay Volleyball Association for over 10 years.  He has also served as a mentor for multiple students through the Marquette College of Business Mentor program.

Emmett is a Project Lead Engineer at Milwaukee Tool and a resident of Milwaukee.  He believes strongly in continuing to foster CCF as an organization that can continue to be a driver of community support.  In addition to his role with Milwaukee Tool, Emmett plays drums in a band and is very proud of his cat, Chloe, who is absolutely spoiled.

Nick Johnson has served on the CCF board since 2019.  Nick is an attorney with Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, where his regulatory counseling practice focuses particularly on environmental and FDA matters.  Nick is a native of Hudson, WI and a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Illinois College of Law.  He lives with his partner and a large Maine coon cat named Madeleine Albright.

Angie Harden is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for Cream City Foundation. She has served in several critical roles for Cream City over her six-year tenure with the Foundation, including Scholarship Committee Member, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, and Board of Directors member. Angie still runs Cream City’s Scholarship program in addition to her role as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors.

When not working with Cream City Foundation, Angie is a practicing lawyer in Milwaukee at Husch Blackwell LLP. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and insurance defense. Angie also leads her firm’s LGBTQ Affinity Group, which serves to create a safe and inclusive place for all LGBTQ staff at Husch Blackwell. She received her Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School in 2015 and graduated from Carthage College with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2010. Before law school, Angie lived in Costa Rica for a year and served as a volunteer English Teacher through the World Teach Program. Angie and her wife live in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee.

Born in Puerto Rico, Marwill was raised in Milwaukee since 1981 and has spent most of his life as a proud Milwaukeean. He has worked at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) for the past 23 years, currently serving as the Director of Student Recruitment and the Call Center. Marwill has a passion for education and his desire to help others build their upward mobility has driven him to engage in transformative community involvement, volunteering for GOTV efforts and community outreach for the Holton Street Clinic.

Outside of work, his personal interests revolve around health and wellness, which is powered by a regular yoga practice. In his downtime, he hangs out with his best friend Carmella, a 15-year-old Chihuahua Poodle and travelling to Florida and Puerto Rico to visit family and explore new places. Marwill enjoys spending time with his friends at some of the best bars and restaurants throughout Milwaukee. It’s a city that has so much to offer and he feel blessed to be part of this vibrant community.

Joseph brings significant experience in the philanthropic sector as a philanthropic advisor, a leader of community foundations, and a fundraising strategist focused on building and implementing comprehensive campaigns, including for major universities and one of the country’s largest HIV/AIDS service organizations. He serves as a managing director at Arabella Advisors where he works to realize transformative philanthropic impact across a wide variety of issue areas by helping his clients leverage Arabella’s array of advisory and fiscal sponsorship tools and services.

In his free time, Joseph has been a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community and a volunteer to Cream City Foundation and other organizations dedicated to making Milwaukee a more inclusive and equitable place. In 2016, he co-founded Miltown LGBT Families (now Out Families), an organization that builds community among LGBTQ led families. The organization has seen tremendous growth and now serves hundreds of families across WI, as well as in nearby states.

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Arts from Lawrence University in psychology and education studies, a master’s in public administration from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in nonprofit management and leadership, and a master’s in business administration from Marquette University. Additionally, he is a chartered advisor in philanthropy and a certified fundraising executive. Joseph is passionate about issues related to education, economic mobility, and LGBTQ equity and inclusion. He lives on Milwaukee’s East Side with his husband and son.

Cory Highshaw has worked for US Bank since 2012. Most recently, he was a Business Banking Development Consultant for the state of Wisconsin before becoming a Business Banking Relationship Manager in August 2022. During his time at US Bank, he has focused on providing excellent customer experiences, increasing the use of digital platforms to achieve sales, and supporting development and training for all employees. His guiding principles for effective leadership include leveraging branch partners to provide additional value to clients from financial and regulatory standpoints, using his vast knowledge of the financial industry to provide guidance through this these unusual times since COVID19, and leading by example. Cory is an advocate for providing financial literacy and lessening the wealth gap for minority-owned business owners.

Katie is currently a Senior Director of Operations at GE Healthcare in Waukesha, WI. In her role, she leads the global service delivery strategy and execution for subscription software products. Over her 20-year tenure at GE Healthcare, Katie has been an active member of several Company Resource Groups (CRGs). She has been particularly involved in the Pride Alliance at GE Healthcare, serving as a local hub leader, global operating leader, mentor, and volunteer. Additionally, Katie has held leadership roles in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and actively mentors several early and mid-career women in technical roles.

Katie is passionate about supporting women and the queer community and is excited to join the Cream City Foundation board. Originally from Iowa, she holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University. Katie currently resides in Milwaukee with her two cats, Jim and Dwight.

Zach is in his first year as a member of the Board of Directors, serving on the Communications, Events and Grants Committees. He currently leads global internal communications for Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup after a spending a decade working in marketing and communications in Richmond, Virginia and Boston, Massachusetts. Zach is passionate about promoting diversity and supporting the LGBQT+ community, currently serving as a committee chair in ManpowerGroup’s elevate Business Resource Group.

Zach is a native of Roodhouse, Illinois, graduating with his undergraduate degree in political science and Masters in Journalism from the University of Missouri before completing a graduate teaching fellowship at the University of Notre Dame. He lives with his two Dalmatians, Ernie and Stevie, on Milwaukee’s East Side, where he is an Election Inspector, has volunteered with multiple political campaigns and actively volunteers with the Historic Downer Avenue Business Improvement District (BID).

Andrea, also known as “Dre” (She/Her/Ella), brings an energetic and deeply passionate voice to the fight for immigrant and queer community rights. A proud alumna of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Dre earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science, laying the groundwork for her advocacy and digital campaign strategy career.

Since 2015, Dre has been at the forefront of digital campaign work, showcasing her creativity and strategic thinking on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Her favorite way of communicating is through memes, using them to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and reshape the narrative around key social issues in the United States. Dre has collaborated with organizations such as the National Urban League, Voces De La Frontera, Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and Leaders Igniting Transformation, leveraging digital platforms through content, advertising, multimedia, and various forms of communication to advocate for change.

On a personal note, Dre was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and was the youngest of five children. She is an active member of her community in Milwaukee by going on runs, enjoying bike rides, or simply hanging out with friends. Dre indulges in her love for cleaning, reading magazines, and exploring new inspirations on Pinterest to unwind. Her life’s biggest inspiration comes from having a large, loving family, including 12 nieces and nephews. Her mother’s immigrant experiences deeply influence her advocacy and career choices.

Trenice Ferguson, a proud Milwaukee native, joined the Board in January 2025. She currently serves as the Director of Operations at the Community Development Alliance, a coalition advancing racial equity by ensuring quality, affordable housing for all Milwaukee residents.

With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, Trenice has dedicated her career to housing advocacy for low-income neighborhoods of color, youth development programming, and fostering community engagement.

She served as an AmeriCorps member at College Possible Milwaukee and Public Allies Milwaukee. She has also served as a board member for the Milwaukee Gay Volleyball Association and as a mentor for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.

Trenice holds a Master of Arts in Public Service from Marquette University, earned as a Trinity Fellow and a 2023 Cream City Foundation scholarship recipient, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

André joined the Board of the Cream City Foundation in January 2025. He moved to Milwaukee from New York City in late-2022 to take a leadership role at the Milwaukee Art Museum, where he serves as the Chief Development Officer and a member of the Museum’s Senior Leadership Team. A fundraiser in the arts and education for his entire 25+ year career, André brings extensive experience with donor relations, sponsorship, event planning and philanthropic strategy to his role as a Board member.

A graduate of Yale University with a B.A. degree in the History of Art, André is embracing his new home city, taking full advantage of the wide-ranging arts and culture offerings, the diverse food scene, and the many community events and activities across Milwaukee and the region.

Delia Kovac joined the Cream City Foundation board in 2025. Born and raised in Milwaukee, she is currently the Senior Manager of Rural Initiatives at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), where she provides technical assistance for inclusive economic growth in Wisconsin’s rural communities and Tribal nations.

Previously, Delia held leadership positions in fundraising, philanthropy, community development, and LGBTQ+ organizing across New England. She and her wife recently returned to Wisconsin to reconnect with her roots. Delia is also a dedicated volunteer with several local organizations, including the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project and Girls Rock MKE.

Delia holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design.