About Kate

I coach municipal, civic, and mission-driven leaders navigating the complexity and responsibility of leadership — with clarity, courage, integrity, and purpose.

For 20+ years, in senior leadership roles, I’ve built high performing teams, navigated organizational transitions, and driven organizational growth. I’ve partnered with executives, managers, boards, and stakeholders across sectors - tackling complex challenges that demand strategic clarity, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable impact.

My coaching is both goal-oriented and grounded. You'll 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 and assessments to illuminate how your leadership is landing — offering insight and leverage for deeper impact.

As a consultant, I help leaders and staff become compelling ambassadors for their mission — whether that's engaging investors, donors, customers, or internal stakeholders. Through hands-on training and ongoing support, you'll build the communication skills, strategic thinking, and executive presence that inspire confidence and commitment.

Based in the Sierra Foothills, just outside of Sacramento, 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.

Professional Training & Affiliations

My coaching is grounded in both rigorous leadership training and a deep understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics:

  • 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 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

  • Certified Working Genius Facilitator

  • 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

  • Kate has been instrumental in helping me navigate through challenging barriers in my career transition. Her coaching created the clarity and focus I needed to redirect my energy toward a more strategic plan, while also keeping me grounded in my bigger purpose.

    Eboni Mangum,  Performance Coach & Strategic Operations

  • When USAID was shut down, I was grieving the loss of work I cared deeply about. Kate held space for that loss and reminded me that while my project had ended, my passion for public service hadn't.

    Rebecca, Pediatric Disability Technical Advisor, Former USAID

  • Kate helped me navigate multiple business and board transitions and new responsibilities, insightfully helping build confidence in myself and access my personal resolve in such a meaningful way. Every session with Kate provided clarity, relief, and restored purpose and confidence.

    Kellie Morlock, Living Jazz Board President

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Are you ready to unlock your full leadership potential? Sessions are virtual, confidential, and customized to your goals. Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call today - it’s a no-pressure space to see if we’re a good fit.

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