Katie Nivard is a member of the firm’s Consumer sector, based in San Francisco. She is a trusted client advisor, with a passion and expertise in cross-sector partnerships, social impact and business development. Katie leverages a global perspective and deep industry relationships to help guide clients through transformation and growth, building effective leadership teams by recruiting, developing and assessing top talent.

Previous Experience

Katie joins us from Mama Hope, where she was Director of Global Partnerships. In this role, she was responsible for leading business development and marketing teams, as well as executing fundraising strategy and managing key relationships. Katie is also the co-founder and CEO of Glorious, where she leads the nonprofit’s US-based operations to support high-impact, women-led education and health programs in East Africa and Central America. She previously held marketing roles of progressive seniority, working for The Coca-Cola Company and Foundation in Atlanta and School the World in Guatemala.

Education & Affiliations

Katie holds a BA in communications from Boston College. She is a member of the World Economic Forum Shapers, Summit Series and Women’s Funding Network.