Katharine Dooley-Hedrick

Katharine Dooley-Hedrick is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in donor engagement and program management, primarily focused on childhood nutrition and education. As the Director of Donor Engagement at Share Our Strength since October 2010, Katharine has successfully expanded the No Kid Hungry California initiative from 1 to 11 staff members, developed strategic plans to enhance program impact in high-need areas, and significantly improved breakfast participation rates in schools such as the Oakland Unified School District. Previous roles include developing major fundraising strategies that tripled department revenue and managing the launch of multiple No Kid Hungry campaigns across various states. Prior experience includes supporting legislative agendas in the U.S. House of Representatives and teaching at Harvard University's Peabody Terrace Children's Center. Katharine holds a BA in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from Wheaton College Massachusetts.