Katie Williamson, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Key Responsibilities of this role include:Learning & Development Leadership: Design, implement, and manage learning and development programs that meet the evolving needs of the organization. Regularly assess training effectiveness, identifying and driving initiatives that enhance skills, engagement, and retention among all team members.Strategic HR Initiatives: Collaborate with executive leadership to support and drive HR initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. Leverage HR insights to contribute to business planning and execute strategies that support talent acquisition, workforce planning, and succession management.Employee Relations & Field Support: Act as the principal HR partner for field and market staff, offering targeted support across all employment stages. Develop and implement proactive employee relations strategies that promote a positive work environment, manage conflict resolution, and address performance management effectively.Team Supervision and HR Operations: Oversee a skilled team of HR professionals responsible for core HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration and more. Empower the team to provide proactive and responsive HR support that drives organizational efficiency and cultivates a cohesive, supportive workplace culture.Core Values and Competency Relaunch: Spearheaded the relaunch of the organization’s core values and competencies, incorporating manager support, tailored learning initiatives, and practical resources to reinforce alignment with organizational goals and foster a values-driven workplace culture.Leadership Development Program: Lead "The Greenhouse", the organization’s flagship leadership development program, launched in August 2023. Drive program success through curriculum refinement, participant engagement, and outcome measurement, equipping future leaders with the skills and insights needed for impactful leadership.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I lead the learning and development initiatives at March of Dimes to support role based skill needs as well as strategic organizational development goals such as executive development, leadership development, internal mobility and succession planning. Current work includes core values and competency development, learning pathway building to support job architecture, and leadership development programming. Created and currently manage the organization's first Leadership Development Program "The Greenhouse".

• Served as lead performance consultant for all business units• Focused on organizational strategy alignment with learning and overall staff skill gap analysis• Lead creator of competency based development opportunities and upskilling solutions• Partnered with top leaders for driving a coaching and growth mindset culture • Lead for Leadership Development strrategy within organization

White Plains Ny

I led all development and delivery of new hire orientation and onboarding training needs for all departments and employees across the country. In addition I assisted in the annual updates of all our department specific trainings from Finance, Revenue, IT, HR and beyond - as well as support the advancements of our Learning Management System (Experience with Skillsoft, 360 Learning, and LearnUpon).

White Plains, Ny

• Served the Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC) as the Director of March for Babies (5K National Walk Fundraising Campaign). • Supported large metro market events to grow YOY with strategy planning focused on volunteer and revenue development. • Collaborated with other Region Directors to help support the National strategy in tandem with the National VP of March for Babies for our 100MM portfolio. • Lead special projects for national future delivery.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Assisted seven chapters (DE, VA, FL, MD, DC, NC & PR) in all training and fundraising development needs• Served an active role as curriculum developer and facilitator with the National Faculty Training Team• Created strategic & long term plans for fundraising events, Board development, communications & program partnerships• Served on National workgroups helping to move forward projects to increase revenue for national initiatives• Selected as one of six staff in 1,000+ organization to be trained & certified in Innovation Engineering

Winston Salem, Nc

• Managed a team of staff that led eight fundraising campaigns annually (1.5M+)• Recruited and developed local Board of Directors • Stewarded and solicited all annual major gifts • Cultivated new corporate 100K+ partners• Developed and sustained all market lead media and corporate sponsorship • Served as a lead trainer with National Faculty Training team

Winston Salem, Nc

• Coordinated two March for Babies 5K walks as well as the Signature Chefs Auction event (Greensboro)• Cultivated and recruited high impact donors for campaigns• Assisted the Triad Division office staff to raise over two million dollars over my time in position• Appointed to serve as the North Carolina State Youth Coordinator for all youth fundraising effort growth• Led the Signature Chefs Auction in Greensboro to become the #1 in the state

Masters Of Public Affairs, Political Science ( Nonprofit Management / Government ), Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: MPA Alliance Secretary

Bfa, Communication Studies, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Deans List for last 3 consecutive years. Held four executive positions for fraternal organization, Chi Omega.