Kate Riley
Development Director at NA'AH ILLAHEE FUND- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Game Changer Intensive
Pachamama AllianceJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Leadership Snohomish County Alumni
Leadership Snohomish CountyJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Low-Impact Development Certification
Washington State UniversityNov, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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NA'AH ILLAHEE FUND
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Director
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Mar 2023 - Present
I support the incredible Indigenous women that are lifting up the sky together- through trust-based philanthropy, traditional ecological knowledge, and leadership towards the regeneration of Native communities from the Arctic to the Rockies. I support the incredible Indigenous women that are lifting up the sky together- through trust-based philanthropy, traditional ecological knowledge, and leadership towards the regeneration of Native communities from the Arctic to the Rockies.
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EverVillage
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Founder
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Apr 2020 - Present
-Supports the Indigenous Leadership of Women across Latin America, and in partnership with the US and Canada -Facilitates the development and funding of community-led projects and adaptation plans -Invests in traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and appropriate technology for water management -Supports the Indigenous Leadership of Women across Latin America, and in partnership with the US and Canada -Facilitates the development and funding of community-led projects and adaptation plans -Invests in traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and appropriate technology for water management
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THE VASHON - MAURY ISLAND LAND TRUST
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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May 2021 - Oct 2022
-Led a strategic planning process, with an integrated planning approach for land conservation, low-income housing, and climate resilience for an island ecosystem -Implemented DEI objectives through relationship-building w/diverse audiences (served as Latino Community Liaison) -Leveled up communications and outreach strategies, to exceed development goals ($1mil) -Built capacity and leadership within a team and board environment -Led a strategic planning process, with an integrated planning approach for land conservation, low-income housing, and climate resilience for an island ecosystem -Implemented DEI objectives through relationship-building w/diverse audiences (served as Latino Community Liaison) -Leveled up communications and outreach strategies, to exceed development goals ($1mil) -Built capacity and leadership within a team and board environment
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Snohomish Conservation District
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Community Engagement, Interim Executive Director
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Apr 2013 - Feb 2020
- Provided executive leadership and strategic development across rural/urban conservation programs - Co-managed a $4mil org budget - Developed community-driven, nature-based solutions for communities across Puget Sound - Led legislative outreach efforts and regional communication strategies - Built innovative programs for youth and adult education - Provided executive leadership and strategic development across rural/urban conservation programs - Co-managed a $4mil org budget - Developed community-driven, nature-based solutions for communities across Puget Sound - Led legislative outreach efforts and regional communication strategies - Built innovative programs for youth and adult education
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Orfalea Foundation
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Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Program Coordinator
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
- Designed an urban agriculture program for K-12 public schools - Engaged public awareness through events and earned media - Collaborated with teachers, school districts, universities, and non-profits - Designed an urban agriculture program for K-12 public schools - Engaged public awareness through events and earned media - Collaborated with teachers, school districts, universities, and non-profits
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Centro Ecologico
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Brazil
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Non-profit Organizations
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Water Program Coordinator
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Oct 2002 - Jan 2006
- Partnered with international agencies, the tourism industry, and indigenous Mayan communities to implement sustainable wastewater management strategies for the Caribbean - Worked with international researchers and students on the design and build of nature-based techniques like composting toilets, greywater gardens, and constructed wetlands. - Developed grant proposals and managed project budgets - Partnered with international agencies, the tourism industry, and indigenous Mayan communities to implement sustainable wastewater management strategies for the Caribbean - Worked with international researchers and students on the design and build of nature-based techniques like composting toilets, greywater gardens, and constructed wetlands. - Developed grant proposals and managed project budgets
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Education
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2020 -
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
Professional Certificate, Accelerating Social Transformation -
1999 - 2002
Montana State University-Bozeman
Master of Science - MS, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering -
1995 - 1999
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering
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