Kate was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center in October 2023. She leads a staff of more than 60 employees, and works closely with the 22-member Board of Directors to meet KCSARC’s vision and mission.
Kate brings almost two decades of experience in nonprofit human services, developing, implementing and expanding programming for underserved and underrepresented communities.
Previously, Kate was the Executive Vice President at the New York City-based Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW), supporting the organization to meet ambitious programmatic and fundraising goals. There, she was instrumental in the creation of innovative programs, such as a nontraditional childcare pilot and a green construction program, that established NEW as a national model for advancing female-identifying and nonbinary individuals in the building and construction trades.
Kate’s dedication to human services, gender equity, and racial justice is evident throughout her career. Prior to joining NEW, Kate raised critically needed funds that aided survivors of domestic violence, empowered veterans with employment opportunities, and assisted those experiencing homelessness. She has served as board vice chair of the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Kate holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Seton Hall University, a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University, and is a graduate of the inaugural New York City Institute of Nonprofit Practice cohort.
