Mary Kate Blaine

Mary Kate Blaine has led and served in educational and nonprofit spaces as an executive, chief of staff, professional development facilitator, and educator for 25 years. Kate holds two graduate degrees from Columbia University (an EdM in school leadership and a MA in history & education) and a BA in American Studies from Fordham University. She earned her diploma in executive coaching through St. Joseph’s University in partnership with the Center for Executive Coaching. Mary Kate is also a board certified coach through the Center for Credentialing in Education.

Kate is an alumnae of the Impact Center's Women’s Executive Leadership Program (2018). She loves volunteering as a leadership coach with Braven (2023 - present), an organization committed to helping first-generation college students secure their first strong job following graduation. Mary Kate has also blended her passion for coaching with service as a mentor for DC high school students with Spark the Journey (2015 - 2021) and supporting transitioning veterans as a coach with Hope for the Warriors (2011 - 2013).

Outside of her professional endeavors, Kate loves doting on her nieces, nephews, and godchildren; slowly but steadily training for road races; following current events and all manner of political punditry; and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles (even when they break her heart).