About Nonprofit Nav

Katie’s nonprofit career includes a variety of leadership roles for human service, foundation, and publishing-related nonprofits, as well as many volunteer roles. Under Katie’s leadership, nonprofit organizations have developed new programs related to free healthcare, affordable and accessible housing, and literacy programs for K-12 students. In her first Executive Director role, Katie increased the annual revenue of the organization she led by 300% and received the top grant prize in the nation for affordable housing through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. She went on to help establish Do More Good. This nonprofit educational platform eventually merged with Nonprofit Hub, one of the largest free content sites for nonprofits in North America.

Today, Katie serves as the contract leader of Inform USA in addition to her work with nonprofit consulting through Nonprofit Nav. She also serves as an adjunct professor of nonprofit leadership for Cornerstone University.

Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in business administration and a masters degree in nonprofit leadership.
Katie serves on the boards of the National 211 Steering Committee, Gracious Grounds, and the Grand Haven Children’s Museum. She is an active member of the Nonprofit Innovation Circle, Grand Rapids Young Nonprofit Professionals, the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce, Cause Network, the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Paula brings a blend of corporate and nonprofit expertise to Nonprofit Nav. She worked for over two decades in the corporate marketing environment, developing strong skills and experience in leading comprehensive marketing initiatives, including customer segmentation, product development, branding, pricing and distribution planning, as well as multi-media promotional campaigns. Her nonprofit experience includes
serving on the Board of Directors for several organizations, including the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Read Muskegon, Nelson Neighborhood Improvement Association, and the Association for Corporate Growth West Michigan. Additionally, she was a founding member and longtime board leader of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.

Paula has worked as a strategic growth consultant since 2011, helping corporate and nonprofit leaders to define their visions and develop strategies to achieve their goals.
Joining Nonprofit Nav provides Paula with the opportunity to follow her heart and focus exclusively on supporting clients in the nonprofit sector who work every day to make the world a better place.

Brigit Hassig, MPA, brings over two decades of adept consultancy, a community-centric approach, and nonprofit leadership. Her extensive experience has honed a sharp understanding of addressing client challenges effectively. Embracing uncertainty as an opportunity, she excels in rallying collaborative support, energizing clients, and empowering them to uncover tailored solutions authentic to their needs and communities.

A trained and nationally recognized social entrepreneur, Brigit possesses a distinctive blend of nonprofit, human service, and corporate leadership acumen. Her approach centers on unveiling and amplifying core competencies within nonprofits and communities and igniting project innovation.
Brigit’s track record underscores her commitment to transformative community development, strategic leadership, and the ability to achieve tangible, sustainable results within complex environments.

Amanda has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, where she has held various leadership roles and demonstrated a commitment to making a meaningful impact. Her career began with a lifelong dedication to volunteering, eventually leading to her becoming the Executive Director of Camp River Run in 2020 after joining the organization in 2016. During her tenure, Amanda led the organization through significant growth and successfully expanded its outreach and impact on children with life-threatening illnesses and special needs.

Amanda is passionate about leveraging her experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and community engagement to help nonprofits streamline their operations and fulfill their missions with greater impact. She is known for her collaborative approach, working closely with nonprofits to develop tailored strategies that drive results. Her professional values, which focus on integrity, creativity, and service, guide her in supporting organizations to create lasting, positive change.

Amanda is also committed to her professional growth and is pursuing a business degree to further enhance her leadership skills. Her deep involvement in the nonprofit community, coupled with her passion for storytelling as a means to inspire change, positions her as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to elevate their impact.

Jess Ronne is Nonprofit Nav's expert on community building and social media. In addition to consulting through Nonprofit Nav, Jess is an author, speaker, podcast host and caregiver advocate. Her personal memoir, "Sunlight Burning at Midnight," has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight.