BIO ~ Katrina Powell
Business Development Manager – The Erik Hite Foundation
Katrina Powell grew up in Northern New Mexico and has lived in Tucson for the last 28 years. She and her husband, Dustin, have a son who lives in Scottsdale. She has a BA in English and Secondary Education from Briar Cliff University, a Masters in Educational Counseling from University of Phoenix, and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Organizational Development from Grand Canyon University.
After 28 years serving in various roles including English and Theatre Teacher, School Counselor, Assistant Principal, Cheer Coach, Athletic Director and Director of Recruitment and/or Development, in both the private and public school systems in Southern AZ, Katrina made the decision to move to nonprofit leadership. She enjoys using her experience in K-12 education and the knowledge she gained from her dissertation research in organizational development to build relationships and find support for nonprofit growth and sustainability.
The Erik Hite Foundation is a charitable, childcare, educational and family outreach service. We solicit and raise funds, re-distribute funds and/or goods to assist with the funding and undertaking of programs and activities designed to strengthen the services, organization, performance, competence, professionalism and morale of the Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, and Military employees of the City of Tucson, Pima County Government, the State of Arizona and the Federal Government.
Remembering the life and sacrifice of Officer Erik D. Hite, our programs serve the families of Law Enforcement, Emergency Services and Military Personnel on a close and personal level.
The Erik Hite Foundation, a non-profit organization, provides a child development center specific to 1st Responder’s and Active Duty Military Member’s variable work schedules and family outreach programs that offer a safe and positive environment.
Our programs strive to support the difficult work and challenges encountered by 1st Responders and Active Duty Military in life and death situations. As these men and women serve and protect us and our community, we serve and care for them and their families.
Company Phone: (520) 637-1110
Email Address: kpowell@erikhitefoundation.org
Company Website: erikhitefoundation.org
LinkedIn: https://linktr.ee/erikhitefoundation
