Katy Li
About Katy Li
Katy Li is a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager at Evidence Action, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in policy and research, having held various positions at organizations such as McKinsey & Company and the Office of the Public Defender Maryland.
Work at Evidence Action
Katy Li has been serving as the Strategic Initiatives Project Manager at Evidence Action since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing strategic projects that align with the organization's mission to alleviate poverty and improve lives through evidence-based interventions. Her work is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, where she collaborates with various stakeholders to implement effective strategies.
Previous Experience
Before joining Evidence Action, Katy Li held several positions that contributed to her expertise in project management and policy analysis. She worked as a Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company from 2018 to 2022, where she developed analytical skills and strategic insights. Additionally, she gained experience as a Legal Research Intern at TalksOnLaw in 2015 and as a Government Relations Intern at the Office of the Public Defender Maryland from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Katy Li earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government, with a minor in Social Policy, from The Johns Hopkins University. Her studies spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing her with a strong foundation in political analysis and social policy. This educational background supports her current role in strategic project management and policy initiatives.
Internships and Early Career
Throughout her early career, Katy Li completed various internships that enhanced her understanding of public policy and social issues. Notably, she worked as a Poverty and Welfare Policy Intern at the Niskanen Center in 2017 and as a Strategy Fellow at Feeding South Florida in 2021. These experiences allowed her to engage with critical social challenges and develop practical solutions.
High School Education
Katy Li attended Coppell High School from 2010 to 2014. This foundational education set the stage for her future academic pursuits and career in political science and social policy.