Katie, our dedicated Operations Director, brings a wealth of experience to her role, overseeing budgeting, communication, fundraising, and implementing strategies to ensure agency operational excellence. Her journey with NEDFYS began in August 2019, and she's been a driving force behind our success.

 

Before joining NEDFYS, Katie spent seven impactful years as a nonprofit director in central Illinois, notably leading one of the region's largest food pantries. The food pantry struggled to get by until she transformed it into a model food pantry sought by other groups for its expertise and vision.

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Outside of her professional life, Katie calls Wheaton home, where she resides with her husband, two children, and two dogs, Zola and Tango. Her commitment to making a difference extends beyond her day job, as she also serves as a board member at the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry and is an active volunteer at her church.