Katie Lyon-Hart is an accomplished policy researcher, digital organizer, and communicator with over ten years of experience in developing impactful nonprofits. She has dedicated her career to social change work in Louisiana and nationwide, focusing on community organizing, affordable housing, economic justice, and climate change resiliency. Lyon-Hart received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities from Sarah Lawrence College and completed a Master of Urban Policy & Planning with a 3.94 GPA at City University of New York-Hunter College. She also studied Development Economics and International Development at Victoria University of Wellington and Ecology at the School for International Training as part of her education. Lyon-Hart has worked for several non-profit organizations, including O2O Strategy Group, United for Respect, Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation, Step Up Louisiana, the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, and Make the Road NY, where she held various roles such as Research Fellow, Development Director, senior Communication Manager, and Volunteer Media Educator. Lyon-Hart's expertise spans from digital organizing to policy research and development, and she can communicate complex ideas effectively. Her work revolves around issues such as economic justice, affordable housing, and climate change. She has a passion for community organizing, planning, and policy development. Lyon-Hart's unique insights and experiences make her an invaluable asset to any organization she works with.