Kate Akalonu

Kate Akalonu is an experienced nonprofit leader currently serving as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Everyone Home DC since August 2018. Previously, Kate held the position of Director of Development and Communications at CentroNía from March 2015 to August 2018, where responsibilities included overseeing fundraising, community partnerships, and communications to enhance organizational visibility and financial resources. From July 2008 to March 2015, Kate served as Communications and Engagement Manager at N Street Village, developing comprehensive communication strategies and managing engagement initiatives. Earlier experience includes roles at Peace Corps as a Community Development Facilitator and Redfish Lake Lodge LLC as Reception Manager. Kate earned an Executive Certificate from Georgetown University in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2001.