Katie is a grant writer and creative with a passion for youth advocacy, community development, and the arts. She comes to Elevate with five years of experience in the nonprofit industry and throughout her career, she has supported organizations with fundraising and development, community engagement, strategic planning, and, of course, grant writing.

Prior to joining the team at Elevate, Katie served as a development and grants consultant for small- to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Area. She has secured vital funding for clients in a variety of spaces including youth advocacy, workforce development, arts and culture, food access, and community violence reduction.

Katie graduated from Rutgers University in 2019 with a BA in Sociology and Women’s Studies and considers herself a lifelong student. When she is not working, you can find her enjoying life in Philadelphia with her dog, Marvel, spending time at the beach, or making a dent in her ‘to be read’ list.