Who We Are

Brandon Herr is the Director of LifeStreams at Saint John’s On The Lake where he oversees the whole-person centered programming for all residents who live there. Brandon started on the board in 2024 and became Vice President of the board in 2025. Brandon also serves as the chair of the board’s Visibility Committee. When not volunteering with Courage+, Brandon is the Director of Development for Purse String Productions, where he also performs in their three annual shows, and he is the Hospitality Manager for Milwaukee Pridefest.

Ashley M. Krueger-Rook serves as the Board President/Treasurer for Courage+, bringing a wealth of leadership experience to the organization’s mission. Professionally, she is a Private Wealth Advisor at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, where she helps clients achieve their long-term financial goals. She is also on the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Committee for the Leavue of Women Voters Milwaukee County. Ashley resides in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, with her wife, Melisa, and their daughter. Together, they enjoy traveling and exploring the diverse cultural and recreational offerings of the greater Milwaukee area.

Steve Davis serves on the Courage+ Board of Directors, bringing 25+ years of hospitality, sales, and entertainment leadership experience, including eight years as a Cruise Director with Royal Caribbean Cruises. He is the Director of Sales and Events for Bars and Recreation, leading strategic partnerships, corporate event sales, and customer‑experience initiatives. Introduced to Courage+ three years ago, he has served on the Board since December 2024 and now chairs the Governance Committee. Steve is a strong advocate for the Courage+ mission supporting queer youth and is dedicated to the organization’s continued growth and impact.

Cristin Bock (she/her) brings 8 years of volunteering with Courage+ to guide her service as a board member and former board secretary. A Madison native and proud Milwaukee transplant, she has raised 4 children here and worked with multiple community non-profit organizations in food justice, education, and the performing arts.

Katherine Quinn, PhD is an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Community Health and Intervention Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. As a public health researcher, she uses community-engaged research strategies to study HIV prevention and treatment disparities, LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention, and the social and structural determinants of health.

Laura is a seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and currently serves as a Branch Manager at JPMorgan Chase. In addition to her role, she is the Co-Chair of a Business Resource Group supporting employees across seven states in the Midwest, where she is passionate about fostering inclusion, connection, and leadership development.

Laura is also a proud 20-year veteran of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, bringing a strong foundation of service, discipline, and leadership to all she does. Outside of her professional and community commitments, she enjoys spending time with her family hiking, camping, and exploring great food.

Liam Conrad is a real estate attorney at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren.  He primarily works in Reinhart’s tax credit group, where he assists developers navigate complex low-income housing tax credit transactions.  Outside of the office, Liam enjoys skiing, traveling, and spoiling his miniature dachshund, Ollie.

Amanda Kerr is a commercial real estate attorney based in Milwaukee. Her industry experience includes the sales and acquisitions, development, and leasing of commercial, industrial, retail, and multifamily properties. A member of the Courage+ Governance Committee, Amanda is deeply passionate about supporting Courage+’s mission and the organization’s continued growth and impact.

Gina Burns is Director of Executive Operations at Bader Rutter, where she brings a strong foundation in design, brand strategy and organizational leadership to purpose-driven work. Beginning her career as a production artist and graphic designer, Gina has spent more than a decade helping brands and organizations clarify their voice, elevate their presence and build meaningful connections with their audiences.

Through her work with Courage+, Gina has played an instrumental role in supporting the organization’s rebrand and activation efforts, helping shape how the organization builds its growth strategy and engages its community. She is passionate about using creative strategy and thoughtful storytelling to advance causes centered on LGBTQ+ rights, women’s advocacy, sexual health and community impact.