Katie is a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager at the SEMCA Workforce Intelligence Network, specializing in grant management, performance reporting, and stakeholder engagement. With a strong background in education and workforce development, she has successfully streamlined programs across community colleges, enhanced data analysis processes, and fostered key partnerships to drive regional workforce initiatives.
Katie’s career spans public and private education, community-based programs, and post-secondary institutions. She began as a program coordinator for before- and after-school programs at Okemos Public Schools and later served as a special education teacher at Carmel Del Mar Unified School District in San Diego. She has also worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist and led Kindergarten readiness programs through an intergenerational grant in Livonia.
Prior to her current role, Katie played a pivotal role at Schoolcraft College, supporting faculty and staff in Occupational Programs, Manufacturing, Technology, and Engineering, as well as Learning Support Services. She was instrumental in organizing key events, including Schoolcraft College’s annual Manufacturing Day and the Rube Goldberg competition, which provided students with hands-on problem-solving experiences in engineering and design. Additionally, she contributed to initiatives such as Middle School Science Day and the STEAMz Storytelling Through Art and Science program.
Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in Family Resources and Human Development from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in School Counseling from the University of San Diego. She is recognized for her strategic vision, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to workforce and educational development.
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