Katie McCallie
River City Company announced the newest addition to their staff serving as development specialist. As a non-profit professional with over 15 years of experience, Katie McCallie joined River City Company on Oct. 9.
In the new role for the organization, she will assist the Communications and Programs team with outreach to the community and connecting with downtown stakeholders to gain support for the many events and projects undertaken by River City Company.
Officials said, "Katie is proud to call Chattanooga home and to have had the opportunity to dedicate her career to organizations that are deeply invested in ensuring that downtown Chattanooga is a place where all individuals can thrive."
Emily Mack, president and CEO of River City Company, said, “We are thrilled to have Katie McCallie join our team as our new development specialist. Her diverse background brings a unique skillset to our organization and will enhance our ability to connect with even more organizations and partners in downtown.”
Prior to joining River City Company, Ms. McCallie worked for the Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga, finishing her time there as the Director of Operations and Engagement. While working for the non-profit she served many roles from coordinating the collective philanthropy arm of the organization, to maintaining relationships with donors to managing the day-to-day operations of the organization.
“Katie has had a tremendous impact on the Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga as a volunteer, board member and staff member,” said Rachael Sauceman, board chair of the Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga. “We look forward to continuing to work with Katie and our partners at River City Company as both of our organizations focus on ensuring that Chattanooga is an incredible place to live, with opportunity for all.”
Ms. McCallie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2004 and her Masters of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin in 2009.
She also currently serves as a Board of Trustee for St. Nicholas School and loves connecting individuals with nonprofits and organizations doing work that align with their volunteer interests, it was stated.