GFOAT Corpus Christi Fall 2026

Director of Resource Development, GFOA

In her role at GFOA, Katie is responsible for coordinating the work of GFOA’s subject matter experts. This work includes planning in-person and virtual training courses and developing tools to help GFOA members excel in their roles. Katie also delivers budget-related training and consults with local governments on enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, financial policy development, and organizational assessments.

Prior to joining GFOA, Katie spent nearly 18 years working in local government with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Housing Authority, where she served in budget- and finance-related roles, as well as program management roles.

Katie received her B.A. in English and Political Science from DePaul University.  She received her Master of Public Policy degree from the Harris School at the University of Chicago.