Join us on Thursday, February 4th at 12:30 EST/11:30 CST for our first “CALL/TALK” a monthly lunch-hour conversation with artists, experts, and community members focused on various environmental topics throughout our cities.
WATERMARKS unite communities by sharing experiences about water and the natural systems that support our lives.
In this 45 minute lunch hour discussion, we will be in Milwaukee, WI talking with Gary Ballesteros, Katie Schulz, Natalia Hernandez, and Michael Timm — to learn more about WaterMarks Voices and to hear more about the specific ways that water interfaces with manufacturing, research, and community development — along Greenfield Avenue.
VOICES share the personal perspectives and their relationships with water.
This virtual conversation is a part of WaterMarks — moderated by Aaron Asis. The event will be held via zoom at 11:30am Central Time / 12:30 PM Eastern Time. Participants will be sent the zoom link in a confirmation email after registration.
Gary Ballesteros
(Vice President, Law, Chief Compliance Officer and Ombudsman — Rockwell Automation)
Gary serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and Ombudsman, leading a global team of legal professionals to support operational compliance programs and supporting Rockwell’s culture of ethics and integrity. Gary is also on the Board of Directors of the Harbor District and serves as a pro bono attorney for the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic.
Natalia Hernández
(Outreach Specialist — Harbor District Inc)
Natalia is the Outreach Specialist for Harbor District, Inc. She works closely with schools, corporations, and other non-profit partners to develop and manage programming and events, like Harbor Fest and Summer en la Plaza. Natalia also leads the Harbor District's communication efforts to keep the community and other stakeholders connected and informed.
Katie Schulz
(Research Assistant — University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences)
Katie is a Milwaukee native who is happy to have returned to the city for graduate school after spending five years learning and working in New York. She is currently finishing up a masters' degree in Freshwater Sciences, focusing on PFAS chemicals for her research. Spending time by the lakefront is one of her favorite activities no matter the weather.
Michael Timm
(Water Stories Project Manager — Reflo)
Michael Timm is a writer, editor, and game designer who is passionate about connecting and engaging general audiences with stories hidden in plain sight. Michael worked seven years as a hyperlocal journalist, manages Reflo’s Milwaukee Water Stories program, and holds a master’s degree from the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences.