Katie joined the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) in 2026 as a Program Coordinator for the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense. Managed by NCDMM in partnership with America Makes, the Hub drives economic growth across Northeast Ohio and the state. She is responsible for managing inquiries to the Hub, supporting project and partnership development, coordinating data and reporting systems, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and advancing the Innovation Hub’s overall mission.
Katie brings experience in program coordination, operations, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and performance management, with a focus on strengthening organizational effectiveness and supporting strategic initiatives.
Previously, she advanced from Quality Incentive Specialist to Advanced Quality Incentive Specialist at Southwoods Health, where she collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, operational efficiency, and performance outcomes. Her work contributed to more than $2M in revenue growth through enhanced processes and efficiencies. She coordinated performance management and professional development for more than 40 medical assistants, using data-driven coaching to support compliance and engagement. She also developed onboarding and training programs, analyzed performance metrics, and conducted workflow audits to identify opportunities for improvement and support organizational objectives.
Katie earned a bachelor’s in Human and Health Services with a concentration in Exercise Science and a master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Organizational Leadership from Youngstown State University.
