New Moms
Katie Wise has a long and varied work experience. In 2018, they became the Director of Family Support at New Moms, where they promote the mission of disrupting the cycle of poverty using a 2-generational approach. Katie leads the Family Support team to partner with moms to decrease stress, build social connections, and set and track their own goals. From 2015 to 2018, they were self-employed as a Life Coach and Mentor, providing guidance to individuals seeking greater fulfillment personally and professionally. From 2013 to 2015, they were a Board Member at Rogers Park Montessori School, where they co-chaired the Diversity and Inclusion committee, and revamped the school's mission and strategic objectives. From 2004 to 2013, they were a Counselor Advocate Intern at the Chicago Abused Women Coalition, providing counseling and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and educational services to the community. From 2001 to 2004, they were the Assistant Director of Internships at DePaul University, responsible for collaborating with employers to develop successful experiential learning opportunities for students. From 1999 to 2001, they were a Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter at Cboe Global Markets, responsible for all areas of compensation management, employee relations, training and development, and recruitment.
Katie Wise holds a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor from DePaul University and a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, General from St. Mary's University Winona, MN.
New Moms
New Moms’ mission is to strengthen families by partnering with young moms as they progress toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being. We believe in the strength, skills, and potential of all families and communities to pursue and achieve their goals, and envision a future where every young family thrives. At New Moms, young moms, 24 and under, take powerful first steps toward economic mobility and family well-being. Their 2-Generation approach puts families experiencing poverty in control of their goals and unleashes their potential. They partner with families to construct the foundation of well-being by strengthening core life skills, incorporating early childhood development supports, building pathways to and preparation for education and employment, and expanding positive social networks and access to community resources.