Katherine De Palma
About Katherine De Palma
Katherine De Palma is a Development Associate at the Urban Institute in Washington, DC, with a background in political science and extensive experience in development roles across various organizations. She has worked at the National Skills Coalition and POLITICO, and she is dedicated to innovating political spaces in the DC Metro area.
Work at Urban Institute
Katherine De Palma currently serves as a Development Associate at the Urban Institute in Washington, DC. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's mission of advancing understanding of social and economic issues. Her role involves supporting fundraising efforts and engaging with stakeholders to promote the Institute's research and initiatives.
Previous Experience at National Skills Coalition
Before her current role, Katherine worked as a Development Associate at the National Skills Coalition from 2020 to 2021. In this position, she focused on enhancing the organization's development strategies and supporting workforce development initiatives. Her experience there contributed to her skills in nonprofit development and stakeholder engagement.
Background in Business Development
Katherine has a background in business development, having worked as a Business Development Associate at POLITICO from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she was involved in strategies to expand the organization's reach and partnerships. This experience provided her with insights into the media and political landscape.
Education and Expertise
Katherine De Palma earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Scripps College, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she pursued further education in American Government and Politics at American University in 2017. Her academic background supports her work in political spaces and nonprofit development.
Early Career and Internships
Katherine's early career includes various roles that shaped her skills in engagement and operations. She served as a Campus Engagement & Operations Intern at 1776 in 2017 and later as a Campus Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as an Organizing Fellow at the Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun Violence in 2017. These positions provided her with foundational experience in community engagement and organizational operations.