Katie started her career at Thera as a school leaver, firstly as a volunteer, and has since worked across the organisation including HR, company operations, and development projects.
For the last 6 years Katie has held the post of Head of Development, an equal leadership role which combines the skills and knowledge of a business development professional with the lived experience of someone with a learning disability.
As Head of Development Katie, alongside her co-Head of Development colleague, was responsible for development across Thera Group, and included managing the tendering, communications, innovation, and new support projects teams.
Katie is passionate about making sure people with learning disabilities live good lives, believing we should all strive to get the very best outcomes for people by thinking outside the box and challenging the norm.