Katie, a University of Richmond alumna, graduated in 2003 where she excelled in soccer and served as co-captain in her senior year. She launched her in career in 2003 as a commercial real estate broker with Spaulding & Slye/Jones Lang Lasalle, dedicating herself to the firm until 2016. After stepping away from the corporate world, Katie channeled her passion into volunteer work with The Play Ball Foundation, an organization close to her heart. Her dedication led her to become the Director of Development in 2021 and, by May 2024, the Executive Director. Katie is profoundly committed to bridging the gap in access and opportunity for middle schoolers to participate in sports. Reflecting on her journey, she shares, “I know the impact sports have had on my life and on my kids’ lives each day, so it is a privilege to work for an organization that is doing such necessary and meaningful work for the middle schoolers that need it the most.”