Katie Noonan
About Katie Noonan
Katie Noonan is the Chief of Staff at Forage, with a diverse background in law and strategic partnerships.
Current Role at Forage
Katie Noonan currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Forage, a position she has held since 2023. Based in New York, United States, she plays a pivotal role in supporting the executive team and overseeing strategic initiatives and projects. Her experience and diverse background contribute to her ability to manage complex tasks and drive organizational success.
Previous Role at Startmate
Katie Noonan worked at Startmate as a Coach for the Women's Fellowship from 2021 to 2023. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, her role involved mentoring and guiding women to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Prior to this, she also participated in Startmate's Fellow program for 3 months in 2020, gaining first-hand experience and insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Head of Strategic Partnerships at Forage
From 2020 to 2022, Katie Noonan served as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Forage in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, she was responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key partners, ensuring the successful collaboration and growth of the company's strategic initiatives.
Commercial Lawyer Experience
Katie Noonan has substantial experience as a commercial lawyer. She worked at Indigenous Business Australia from 2019 to 2020 in Sydney, where she provided legal advice and support. Additionally, she was employed at Ashurst as a Commercial Lawyer from 2016 to 2019, after initially joining the firm as a Summer Clerk. Her legal experience was further enriched by a secondment to the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, where she worked as a Solicitor in the Civil Section for 7 months between 2017 and 2018.
Educational Background
Katie Noonan holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from The Australian National University and Maastricht University. She also has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Melbourne. Furthermore, she completed an exchange semester at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on Political Science. Her diverse academic background underpins her multifaceted professional expertise.