Katherine Harris

Katherine Harris is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in government and non-profit sectors, currently serving as a Senior Advisor for House Appropriations at the U.S. Department of State since February 2008, where responsibilities include managing a substantial diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance funding portfolio. Previously held roles include Senior Congressional Advisor, Senior Legislative Affairs Advisor, and Program Management Analyst at the U.S. Department of State, along with owning KAH Consulting, which focused on fundraising and strategic planning for non-profit organizations. Prior experience includes Immigration Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor, Executive Director of SER-Jobs for Progress in Lake County, and a Volunteer with the Peace Corps. Katherine Harris holds a Master of Public Policy with an emphasis in National Security from George Mason University, a Master Certificate in Not for Profit Leadership and Management from Michigan State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.