Girl Develop It is overseen by a board of directors, and run day-to-day by a small, but mighty staff.
Girl Develop It is overseen by a board of directors, and run day-to-day by a small, but mighty staff.
Executive Director
Katie started her career over 20 years ago in the non-profit sector and has pursued her passion for social change throughout her career leading various efforts on the local and national levels. Before starting at GDI, Katie served as the Vice President of Mission and Expansion at Best Buddies International and the Vice President of Regional Initiatives at the Tampa Bay Partnership. Katie has a Masters in Public Administration and currently lives in Vermont with her husband and two girls.
GDI is always looking to build our board and team. If you have an interest in supporting our work please email Katie Franco
Community Director
Katie is a creative educator, brand developer, community builder, and content creator always looking for ways to bring together her passions for inclusion, accessibility, and the natural world. Over the past 15 years, she has designed equitable programming and education for people with disabilities at Best Buddies, and served as the Creative Director for True North, a Maine-made brand committed to eco-friendly, natural, and sustainable products. At GDI, she supports students and instructors to build a community of learners who connect, develop confidence, and build a foundation for their dream careers. When not bouncing between passions on the phone and computer, she is forcing her three small children to enjoy the woods of Maine with her partner or eating tacos.
