Katie is a Senior Advisor at DonorsChoose and an Executive-in-Residence at Whiteboard Advisors, a consulting firm focused on educational and economic opportunity. During her 20-year tenure leading sales, marketing, and policy at DonorsChoose, the organization raised $2B in donations from 6M donors, bringing 3M classroom projects to life. Teachers at 90% of America's public schools have posted projects on the site. Fast Company named DonorsChoose one of the "50 Most Innovative Companies in the World." Prior to DonorsChoose, Katie launched a customer acquisition business at Red Ventures, ranked on the Inc. 500 as one of the nation's top 20 fastest-growing companies. She also conducted market research and political polling for corporate and media clients. Katie earned her M.B.A. from the Darden School at the University of Virginia, where the faculty unanimously awarded her the Hyde Fellowship for her contributions to the school. She has been named to Direct Marketing News' "Marketing Hall of Femme" and recognized in Charlotte Business Journal's "40 Under 40." Her writing has appeared in Direct Marketing News and the Chronicle of Philanthropy.