Katie Distelrath

Katie Distelrath is a seasoned Community Services and Leadership Development professional who helps public sector teams and emerging leaders grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her greatest strengths lie in fostering inclusive, people-centered environments that build resilience, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. Over the past 15+ years, Katie has led community engagement initiatives, overseen large-scale programs, and developed high-performing teams across three California municipalities. Her work has included strategic planning, staff development, and innovative service delivery that meets the evolving needs of diverse communities. Katie holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of La Verne.