KATHERINE ILKHANI

Climate Cardinals (Non-profit Organization), Deputy Executive Director

June 2019 - Current

• Crafted decks and grant applications that secured $500,000 in funding from major partners such as Google, L'Oréal, Ashoka, and Twitter.
• Collaborated closely with the Executive Director to coordinate communications and organize quarterly meetings for a diverse, international leadership team comprising 10 directors and 100 core team members.
• Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations for 10 directors selected from a competitive pool of over 5,000 applicants.
• Helped source and manage key partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations Environmental Program, UNICEF, National Geographic, Translators Without Borders, and the Yale Center for Climate Communications
• Oversaw the translation of 1,500,000+ words of climate resources for 10+ partners

National Solidarity Group Iran (Non-profit Organization), Political Outreach Committee

February 2024 - Current

• Developed and executed strategic plans to foster relationships with government officials, policymakers, and community leaders.