About GBG

Co-Founder

Katie loves excel, chocolate, and a good gym session. In that order. She is one of the rare people who can engage both her right and left brains at the same time.

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Katie started her career as a tax accountant working with some of the largest real estate developers in the nation’s capital. Katie’s enthusiasm for well-written prose led her to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing, teach college English, and later administer a large federal grant that empowered youth to complete their GED.

Before launching Give Better Group, Katie served as COO of DC Ed Fund, where she combined her creative side with her tactical financial approach. Katie spearheaded the adoption and implementation of a new donor management system, launched a new accounting system to better manage the spending of nearly $20 million, and was still able to flex her creative muscles writing successful proposals and designing collateral that resonated with the organization's closest partners.

Katie holds a BA in Accounting from Lynchburg College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, and is a winner of Washington Business Journal’s 2016 CFO of the Year Award.

Always a doer, when not doing the most good, Katie can be found on a run with her husband in Rock Creek Park or practicing handstand presses at gyms around DC.

Co-Founder

Jessica loves vintage furniture and fresh ideas. While her aesthetic tends classic, she seeks clients who are positioned to make real change.

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Jessica started her career as a teacher in the Bronx, was a top-performing recruiter for Teach For America, founded an award-winning nonprofit, and directed strategic planning and performance management efforts for public schools in our nation’s capital.

Before launching Give Better Group, Jessica served as DC Public Education Fund President and Executive Director, where she led the organization to record fundraising success by securing philanthropic investments to support the priorities she helped establish while at DC Public Schools.

In 2016, Washington Business Journal named Jessica a 40 Under 40 Business Leader. Shortly before she moved to Nevada in fall 2017, Jessica was awarded a Mayoral Commendation by Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser for her commitment to students in Washington, DC.

A host and facilitator by nature, when not doing the most good, Jessica can be found bringing friends together for Bachelor watch parties, coaching her daughter’s under 4 soccer team, or planning elaborate celebrations for her loved ones. Ask her about the most recent celebration, which involved a 90s hip hop star, a surprise vow renewal, and spaghetti.

Jessica graduated from UC Berkeley with Highest Honors and earned a Master's at Bank Street College of Education in New York City. She is a proud resident of Las Vegas, Nevada and roots for the back-to-back champions, the Las Vegas Aces.

Managing Director

Andy is a fan of all four seasons, college basketball, and long runs with friends. He goes beyond the numbers to understand a client’s strategic vision.

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Andy began his career at KPMG, working in their federal audit practice focusing on fixed assets, environmental liabilities and financial reporting for a variety of federal agencies.

After leaving the world of Big Four accounting, he joined Lane & Company, CPAs, a DC-based accounting firm specializing in audit, tax and advisory work for not-for-profit organizations. He oversaw audit, tax and outsourced accounting engagements for a variety of tax-exempt organizations, including publicly supported charities, private foundations, and trade associations.

Andy then made the jump to an in-house position as Vice President of Finance and Operations for the Sugar Association, a trade association representing the US sugar industry, where he honed his strategic planning and governance skills in addition to overseeing the finances and operations of the Association.

Andy is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Washington, D.C. to attend Georgetown University, from which he graduated with a BS in Business Administration, with concentrations in accounting and finance. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Maryland.

Outside of the office, Andy can be found roaming grocery store aisles for inspiration for his next dinner party or checking out new breweries in the DMV with his partner and their pit bull, Butters.

Senior Associate

Chloe loves picnics, barbecues, campouts, and basically any reason to dine al fresco, especially in the company of her friends and family.

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She started her career in Southern California as an aspiring journalist covering the local nonprofit sector. Since then Chloe has written and fundraised for several nonprofits in California and Las Vegas. She has raised millions of dollars for scientific research, medical programs, education, youth empowerment, and emergency services.

Before joining Give Better Group, Chloe served as Regional Philanthropy Officer for the American Red Cross in Las Vegas, where she was nominated Rookie of the Year in 2020. She managed a portfolio of over 100 donors and used her tenacity, creativity, and project management skills to raise the profile of the organization and inspire new investment.

Chloe completed her undergraduate degree at California Lutheran University magna cum laude with highest honors in 2013. In 2018 she earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she focused on nonprofit business, and served on the board of the LGBTQ identity club. She is an award-winning volunteer mentor for young adults navigating their own college and career journeys.

Chloe and her partner spend their weekends hanging out with their four cats, crafting, book-browsing, and visiting their favorite sushi spot.