Katherine Spain

Katherine Spain Williams, MS, currently serves as the Manager of Grants and Integrated Fundraising at The Headstrong Project since May 2024, previously holding the position of Grants Manager. Prior to this role, Katherine worked at Orion Talent as an Account Executive for Military Search, managing a portfolio of 100 business accounts to enhance revenue through strategic partnerships and military candidate placements. Katherine's experience also includes four years at the Wounded Warrior Project as an Adventure-Based Training Facilitator, where a series of mental health workshops were developed for veterans and military spouses, and earlier roles at the USO, including Transition Specialist and Duty Manager, supporting service members and their families. Katherine holds a Master's of Science in Human Services, Leadership and Organizational Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Theory of Mental Health from Capella University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University.