Kate Dabe, MPA

Experience

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  Women's Funding Alliance -- Seattle, WA

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  • Director of Annual Fund and Communications

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Annual Fund Manager

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  • Development Associate

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
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  Girl Scouts of Western Washington

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2020

  Oversaw $2M budget and 8-person team as executive responsible for strategic planning, research & development, performance measurement, analytics, project prioritization, and other key initiatives. Provided executive oversight as the marketing and communications leader while managing up to 6 direct reports and $1.5M budget. Developed strategic annual marketing plans, directed brand/recruitment campaigns, and managed sensitive issues/crisis communications.

  • Vice President of Strategy

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Vice President of Marketing and Communications

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2020

  • Marketing Director

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  • Digital Marketing Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
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  WHATCOM COUNTY

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Strategy & Program Implementation Leader – Health & Community Services

  Management team member leading up to 10 direct reports to develop the department's 5-year strategic plan, implement 2 key programs, and manage program outreach & communications. ● Built processes for strategic planning and program implementation.● Managed development of the Whatcom Healthy Children’s Fund (HCF) Implementation Plan, to distribute $10M per year to support the well-being of children ages 0-5. Drove community and partner engagement including analysis, reporting, recommendations, and approval via County Council.● Facilitated and wrote the COVID-19 Strategic Plan for Whatcom County, including planning for an isolation & quarantine facility, testing, and vaccine engagement. Also performed as Section Planning Chief for COVID-19 Response. Show less

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  King County, WA

  Jul 2023 - now

  Internal Strategy Project Manager -- Organizational Health & Development

  Support Metro by project managing the development of internal strategies, new or revised standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to employees, while ensuring that those who may be affected by SOPs, policies, and/or internal strategies are identified and considered.Design and facilitate collaborative strategies, communications, and practices that contribute to Metro's organizational health and advance a workplace culture of care and respect that is rooted in equity, sustainability, and safety, fostering empathy, compassion, and belonging. Internal strategies focus on ensuring leaders and employees are equipped with tools, such as trauma informed practices, to support these pillars of organizational health. Show less