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KATIE DISTELRATH ]'I almngand Decelopmenl. %Ianager // Lead Fact] Itatal' 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, supporting stronger collaboration and alignment across teams. 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 is known for creating engaging, supportive environments where teams can build trust, strengthen communication, and connect around shared goals. Her experience in facilitating group discussions and team -based initiatives supports organizations in enhancing collaboration, improving relationships, and reinforcing a cohesive, high -performing culture. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of La Verne. MICHELLE NEW Du'ectar of organizational Development Sereices Michelle New brings more than 20 years of experience in municipal leadership and consulting, with a focus on operational leadership, strategic project management, team development, and organizational improvement. She leads the successful delivery of client projects at Jacob Green & Associates, ensuring exceptional outcomes for California's local government agencies. In her role, Michelle oversees internal operations, resource allocation, and productivity targets to support efficient project delivery and overall organizational effectiveness. She has extensive experience managing multiple complex initiatives, including monitoring scope and schedules, tracking performance, and guiding the development of actionable implementation plans that align with client priorities. Michelle is highly regarded for her ability to build and mentor high -performing teams, foster accountability, and drive cross -departmental collaboration. She brings a strong background in organizational development and continuous improvement, including designing and facilitating workshops, leading succession planning efforts, and implementing process improvements that support long-term organizational transformation. Her expertise also includes public sector human resources management, succession planning, and talent development, providing valuable insight into aligning people, processes, and strategy. Michelle is a certified Project Management Professional and holds a Master's degree in Public Administration. '. JACOB GREEN PAGE 8 ��,•„:�.,r�.