About Kate

I coach people who are navigating the complexity and responsibility of leadership and want to do it with clarity, courage, integrity, and purpose.

For 20+ years, I’ve held senior leadership and fundraising roles across mission-driven organizations. I’ve built teams, led through transitions, raised multiple 7 figure gifts, and worked alongside funders and change makers tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time: human rights, environmental protection, mental health, substance use, and juvenile justice.

My coaching is both goal-oriented and grounded. Together we build confidence, learn to navigate difficult conversations, and develop strategies that reflect your leadership style and your organization’s needs. Where helpful, I incorporate 360-degree feedback to illuminate how your leadership is landing —offering insight and leverage for deeper impact.

As a fundraising consultant, I partner with non-profit staff and boards to become compelling ambassadors for their cause. Through hands-on training and ongoing support, I help cultivate the communication skills, strategic thinking, and executive presence that inspire donor confidence.

Based in North Tahoe, I’m a former competitive sweep rower and mother of two grown boys. I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, practicing yoga and have a passion for travel - most recently biking through Vietnam and trekking in Nepal.

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Professional Training & Affiliations

Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation

Certificate in Executive Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University

Master of Social Work (MSW), Hunter College School of Social Work

Clinical Externship in Family Therapy, Ackerman Institute for the Family

Senior leadership and fundraising roles with the San Francisco Zen Center, Safe & Sound, Truckee Donner Land Trust, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, and Gateway Mountain Center

Advocacy and Public Policy roles with Human Rights Watch and GLSEN

  • Kate helped me view things from a different perspective by asking questions I may not have otherwise asked, and helped me trust my intuition.

    Emily, Principal Planner, Local Government

  • Having a sounding board that’s neutral and confidential is huge for an ED. She held space for my intersectional experience, being a woman of color in my early 40s. She made me feel understood.

    Lyz, Executive Director, Nonprofit Arts

  • As I opened up and shared more honestly, Kate quickly zeroed in on what was really going on. Now, I feel more grounded—and I’ve let go of the constant pressure to prove myself.

    Sven, General Manager, Local Government

  • Kate’s support has given me the confidence to believe in myself and helped me grow the Foundation in ways I never imagined. I can’t think of a better person to coach others in their leadership development.

    Sherry McConkey, Founder & Executive Director, Shane McConkey Foundation

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