The Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Tressie Kamp as its new Assistant Director.
Tressie brings a strong foundation in environmental law, policy, and advocacy, along with a deep commitment to mentorship and climate justice. She joins the Center following a distinguished legal career, most recently serving as an Assistant Attorney General at the Wisconsin Department of Justice from 2019 to 2025. In this role, she practiced environmental law and led enforcement efforts to uphold state laws protecting clean air, water, and public health.
There and as a staff attorney at Midwest Environmental Advocates, she actively mentored law students and new attorneys, a passion she brings with her to the Center for Water Policy.
Tressie holds a Juris Doctorate from the Cardozo School of Law, where she published research on the disproportionate impacts of climate change-induced natural disasters on women and children. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology, with a certificate in Environmental Studies, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
At the Center for Water Policy, Tressie will help expand and advance the Center’s research mission, support staff development, and lead efforts in financial planning and grant writing. Her leadership will strengthen the Center’s ability to produce impactful, policy-relevant water research that serves communities across Wisconsin and beyond.
“Tressie brings a combination of policy expertise, government insight, and passion for clean water,” said Melissa Scanlan, Director of the Center and the Lynde B. Uihlein Endowed Chair and Professor in water policy at UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences. “We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”
Join us in welcoming Tressie Kamp to the Center for Water Policy!