Katy Chatel

About Katy Chatel

Goal-driven, dynamic professional with comprehensive operational, supervisory, and interpersonal abilities, and a proven track record of the successful leadership of teams, projects, and change management initiatives. Skilled in leading and collaborating with decision makers and cross-functional teams to drive progress, while balancing a high volume of competing demands and deadlines. Expertise across multiple domains including development and non-profit operations, administrative coordination, project management, process improvement, communications, and building consensus through proactive stakeholder engagement.History shared by a singular narrative in a society as diverse as ours is dangerous. Our differences are part of human biodiversity. Our stories inform how we educate and advocate for marginalized communities, how we honor our intersecting identities, and dismantle systemic oppression. I believe diverse organizations are the only way to move forward with a collective perspective wise enough to dismantle systems of oppression. I believe that people who are impacted by prejudice and discrimination are the ones closest to the solutions and culture is an agent for collective action. My vast experience across diverse industries lends itself to scrutinizing a problem from multiple angles and considering the solution in detail I am never in short supply for ideas and am not shy about jumping in on a big project. My tenacity can help launch my entire team into momentum on a project. I have a keen ability to take on a large project and break it down into measurable tasks with deadlines and build campaigns from the ground up with consideration to the who, what, and when of the details leading to final launch. I excel at researching and taking into consideration what else will be needed.

Experience

1. Senior Development Director

   Colage

   Jan 2026 — Present

   My role is to advance COLAGE’s long-term sustainability strategy, establish revenue goals, secure resources, steward relationships and partnerships, and create an opportunity for visibility to grow our mission and advance our strategic goals.In a time of fear and greed, I approach this work with a mindset of grace and abundance.

Education

• Walnut Hill School for the Arts

  High School, Creative Writing

  1998 — 2001

• Goddard College

  Master's Degree, Creative Writing

  2011 — 2013

• Sarah Lawrence College

  Bachelor's Degree, Creative Writing & Literature, Photography, and Social Sciences

  2001 — 2005