Katie Carano is a COO at HigherRing. She possess expertise in leadership, fundraising, higher education, event planning, nonprofits and 18 more skills. She is proficient in Spanish. Colleagues describe her as "There are a few people in this world that add absolutely outstanding value to any organization lucky enough to have them. Katie is one of these! She is passionate, human-centered and leads by example. She has impressive management and leadership skills, provides spot-on strategic advice, and is highly organized at overseeing multiple projects. She knows when to step in and provide direction, and when to step back to give autonomy. Katie’s leadership fosters engagement, fun and excellence at all levels. Above all, Katie is trustworthy, loyal, collaborative, and a truly caring person and professional." and "I will never forget the time Katie and I worked together! Katie is so professional, creative, and super fast. She never gives up and she always finds a good solution even for crazy problems - and at the same time, she stays calm and kind. On top of this, it is always fun to work with her. I would love to work with her again!"