Katie Draude is the Director of Foundation Operations at Seattle Foundation, where she leads cross-team efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, improve internal communications, and support consistent use of systems and tools across the organization.

Personal Philanthropic Interests
and Passions
- Racial equity
- Gender equity and reproductive justice
- Civic Engagement
Katie partners across departments to build effective ways of working that foster collaboration, staff connection, and organizational effectiveness in service of Seattle Foundation’s mission to make the Seattle region a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
She is passionate about helping teams work well together and creating structures that support connection, clarity, and impact.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys exploring local parks and trying out new restaurants.
Katie has been working at Seattle Foundation since 2020.

