Kate Barr advises nonprofits locally and nationally on strategy, finance, and governance as a speaker, author, and trainer. She currently serves as Senior Advisor for both the Minnesota CDFI Coalition. Previously, she was the President and CEO of Propel Nonprofits, a Minnesota-based nonprofit whose mission is to fuel the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital. During her tenure at Propel, Kate led the team in developing and implementing innovative financing and programming and worked with the board of directors to direct organizational planning and growth. She joined Propel after serving as a bank executive and began her professional life as business manager of a performing arts nonprofit. Kate holds an MA in Leadership from Hamline University. She teaches courses on nonprofit governance and finance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She currently serves on the boards of directors of the Jerome Foundation and Center for Victims of Torture and the advisory board for Minnesota Bank & Trust.