About Us

I am a results-oriented, creative, and mindful leader skilled in designing strategy and systems for organizations, collaborations, and networks.

With over 20 years of directing nonprofit and philanthropic efforts, I employ deep listening, continual learning and reflection, and bold facilitation to the development of teams, initiatives, institutional sustainability, and organizational culture and practices.

I bring experience in cross-cultural collaboration, bi-lingual abilities, and a lens of equity and justice to my work with organizational leaders.

I am incredibly proud to be the Co-Founder of multiple organizations, including the Climate Justice Collaborative of Boulder County; Filantropis ONG in Guatemala; and Philanthropiece A.C. in Mexico. The experience of coalescing around community priorities and local leadership brings is, for me, the perfect balance of challenge and inspiration.

My first career as a middle and high school teacher taught me to have an incredibly well organized plan for every day, and provided me with the insight to know when to throw it out the window and attend to what is needed in the moment. I hold an MA in Contemplative Education from Naropa University, and a BA in Communications and Spanish from the College of Wooster.

I am constantly seeking to build healthy family systems (I am a mama of two boys, a sister, daughter, partner, and proud aunt), have at least three books on my online book shelf at all times, and consider cooking as a daily meditation. Ask me about my love of names, who my current bestie Peloton instructor is, my favorite people in Mexico and Guatemala, how to get civically engaged in a small town (like Louisville, CO!), and what it’s like to be an identical twin.

I look forward to learning and growing alongside you!

I was Director of Development for an Educational Nonprofit; responsible for implementing strategic annual giving plans including various marketing and fundraising publications in print, email, and social media as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors. I also provided policy and strategic advice to the Executive Director, Development Committee, Board of Directors and program teams.

I hold a MS in Biomedical Science, and a BS in Biology. Wholistic Wellness is also a passion of mine; I have certifications in Nutritional Balancing, Holistic Massage Therapy and Etheric Healing. I’m also Mom to the cutest Cavapoo named Mimi. She’s my happy pill!

It is my honor to be working alongside Katie in her incredible mission to help organizations create meaningful impact in the world!

Jake Matlak is a dynamic leader with extensive expertise in strategic planning, program design, and facilitation across international and local contexts. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Sussex, where he deepened his understanding of global systems, policy development, and cross-sector collaboration.

As Director of Programs at the Philanthropiece Foundation, Jake successfully led diverse teams and initiatives in Colorado, Guatemala, and Mexico. His leadership includes designing and implementing impactful programs and fostering partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations.

Jake excels at facilitating collaborative efforts, such as co-creating the Boulder County Climate Justice Collaborative, working with Boulder County to coordinate and facilitate the COVID-19 Community Task Force, and convening community organizations to design and implement a county-wide Economic Justice initiative, the Financial Health Course.

With skill in guiding strategic discussions and fostering alignment, Jake cultivates collaborative environments where organizations and communities can drive meaningful and sustainable change.