Katie Howe
About Katie Howe
Katie Howe serves as the Senior Parliamentary Officer at Mind, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Swansea University and has previous experience as a parliamentary and media trainee at NCVO.
Work at Mind
Katie Howe has been employed at Mind since 2014, initially serving as a Parliamentary Officer. In 2016, she advanced to the position of Senior Parliamentary Officer. Her role involves engaging with parliamentary processes and advocating for mental health issues. Over her tenure, she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving mental health policy and legislation.
Education and Expertise
Katie Howe earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Swansea University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Following this, she attended Cardiff University for one year from 2011 to 2012, furthering her education. Her academic background supports her expertise in parliamentary affairs and media relations.
Background
Before joining Mind, Katie Howe worked at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) as a Parliamentary and Media Trainee from 2012 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational experience in parliamentary processes and media engagement, which she has applied in her current position.
Career Progression
Katie Howe's career has shown a clear trajectory in the field of parliamentary affairs. Starting as a trainee at NCVO, she transitioned to Mind, where she has held positions of increasing responsibility over the past decade. Her experience reflects a commitment to advocating for mental health within the parliamentary framework.