Katie joined HCCC in December of 2023 to share her broad background working in the natural resources and non-profit management fields. She spent over a decade running non-profit programs and operations to preserve intact native ecosystems, restore native forest and riparian habitats, save endangered flora and conserve traditional farming practices, while serving as a natural resources educator to both students and the public. In addition to her professional experience, Katie has a degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from San Francisco State University. Katie’s wide range of experience allows her to perform multiple functions of HCCC operations, including grants and programs, accounting and finance, administration, and Board support.