Katie Taylor, BS

Katie Taylor joined Reading Power in 2024, bringing with her over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and a profound commitment to educational equity. Previously, Katie led her independent consulting company, Propel Social Good, partnering with various social service, government, philanthropic, and youth nonprofit organizations. As Director of Development at Northwestern Settlement, she secured over $2.5 million in new annual funding and spearheaded a $14 million capital campaign, significantly enhancing the organization’s impact.

Katie believes in the transformative power of literacy and its ability to open doors to opportunity. Her favorite children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, beautifully illustrates the magic of storytelling and the boundless imagination that literacy fosters in young minds. She is excited to leverage her experience and personal journey to help empower children through literacy at Reading Power, one book at a time.

Katie is also actively involved in her community, serving on the board of Caring Women’s Connection and PADS Lake County. She is passionate about teaching her own children the importance of philanthropy and giving back, embodying the values of kindness and compassion that can create a lasting impact.