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Katie Walsh, CNP has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Katie is currently working as the Director of Account Strategy & Corporate Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a role they started in November 2021.

Prior to their current position, Katie held various roles at Make-A-Wish America. From 2019 to 2021, they served as the Corporate Alliances Manager II, managing a portfolio of corporate accounts and their fundraising programs. Katie was responsible for developing and enhancing corporate partnerships, collaborating with internal and external teams, and creating turnkey programs.

Before that, from 2017 to 2019, Katie was a Corporate Alliances Manager at Make-A-Wish America, where they generated revenue by cultivating and managing national corporate alliances. Katie also developed and executed philanthropic marketing programs and collaborated with multiple teams to create program activations.

Katie's work experience at Make-A-Wish America also includes their role as a Corporate Alliances Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. In this position, they managed specific corporate accounts and supported account managers in the cultivation and renewal of national sponsorships.

Prior to their time at Make-A-Wish America, Katie worked as a Client Service Manager at Solium from 2015 to 2016. Katie also held the position of Director of Outreach at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Suffolk County, NY, Inc. from 2013 to 2015, where they managed social media communications, performed outreach in the medical community, and contributed to strategic planning for the organization.

Katie's earlier work experience includes roles such as Front Desk Receptionist at Planet Fitness, Sales Associate at American Eagle Outfitters, Office Assistant at Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Front Desk Receptionist at Sportime Fitness of the Hamptons, Head Cashier at Barnes & Noble, and Intern at Southern Cross Broadcasting Company.

Overall, Katie Walsh, CNP has demonstrated experience in account management, corporate alliances, fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, and communications throughout their career.

Katie Walsh, CNP has a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations/Image Management from Florida Gulf Coast University, which they earned from 2005 to 2010. In 2006, they attended Pace University for Public Relations/Image Management. Katie also spent a year, from 2006 to 2007, at Suffolk County Community College studying Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. Furthermore, in 2006, Katie briefly attended Stony Brook University. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt in November 2015. Katie also holds several e-certificates in various areas of nonprofit management from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, including Nonprofit Fundraising and Resource Development, Nonprofit Trends and Innovation, Nonprofit Marketing and Communications, Nonprofit Governance and Volunteer Management, Nonprofit Financial Management, Foundations of Nonprofit Management, and Nonprofit Program Design. Katie completed these e-certificates between 2017 and 2018. Katie also obtained The Science of Well-Being certificate from Yale University in August 2020. However, the institution for their Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is not provided.