Katy Howard

About Katy Howard

At Global Philanthropy Forum, my roles as Senior Event & Operations Manager, Senior Program Producer, and Strategic Community Consultant brings together my experience in community-building, event strategy, and operational excellence. I lead high-impact initiatives that strengthen member engagement, produce world-class gatherings, and create meaningful touchpoints for a global network of philanthropic leaders. From multi-day summits to curated member experiences, I focus on building environments—both digital and in-person—that foster connection, collaboration, and a shared commitment to impact.With over 10 years of diverse professional experience, I’ve developed deep expertise across event management, operations, sales, customer relationship management, and new business development. I thrive in spaces where relationship-building, problem-solving, and structured creativity come together to elevate the experience of the people we serve.Outside of my operational and strategic work, my background as a professional singer keeps creativity and communication at the center of everything I do. The synergy between my artistic passion and my strategic leadership allows me to design experiences that feel both thoughtful and transformative.I’m driven by a mission to create positive impact and genuine value for the people and organizations I partner with. I look for roles and communities that invite growth, innovation, and purpose—and where I can invest my skills to help build cultures of excellence, inclusivity, and meaningful connection.

Experience

1. Senior Events & Operations Manager

   Global Philanthropy Forum

   Sep 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• Azusa Pacific University

  Interpersonal Communication

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Singing
• Singer-Songwriter
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Music Performance
• Public Speaking
• Piano Playing
• Management