Reading Is Fundamental
Katy Nicholson has a strong background in program management and community relations. Katy began their career at Saint Louis University as an Office Assistant, where they provided support to the Political Science Department and managed event budgets. Katy then transitioned to the Public Broadcasting Service, where they served as a Coordinator and later as a Senior Associate. In these roles, they focused on professional development, engagement tactics, and logistical coordination. Most recently, they have been with Reading Is Fundamental, where they have held various positions, including Community and Partnerships Manager, Senior Manager of Community Relations, Director of Programs, and currently serves as the Vice President of Programs. Katy has displayed leadership skills in overseeing team management, ensuring program success, and building strategic partnerships.
Katy Nicholson obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Saint Louis University in 2013. In addition, they acquired a certification in "Leading When You're Not in Charge" from LinkedIn in March 2023.
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Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to create impact, and engaging communities in the solution to give every child the fundamentals for success. 25 million children in the United States cannot read at a proficient level, and 65% of fourth graders read below grade level. As the nation's leading non-profit organization for children's literacy, RIF has provided more than 420 million books to 72 million kids in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. RIF was named the Youth Non-Profit Brand of the Year in the 2018 Harris Poll Equitrend® Study. To learn more about the children's literacy crisis and how you can create change with RIF, visit RIF.org.