Katie joined the Golden Gopher Fund team in April 2023, after spending a year in central development at the University of Minnesota Foundation. Katie is a Minnesota native with an extensive background in sales, service, and event management. Prior to her time at the U, she spent over a decade working in professional sports and college athletics with the Seattle Storm, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Lynx & Timberwolves, and University of St. Thomas.
Katie earned her B.A. in Communication Arts at University of Wisconsin (Madison), and her M.S. in Sport Management at Minnesota State University (Mankato). Katie will focus on major gifts for the department supporting the Nothing Short of Greatness campaign and all 22 programs.