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Katie Nash
Senior Director, External Affairs, University City Science Center
Katie Nash is the Senior Director of External Affairs at the University City Science Center, a position she has held since joining the organization in 2018. In her role, she is responsible for driving strategic engagement and outreach efforts aimed at local, state, and federal government officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders to support regional economic development and advance the Science Center's mission.13
Nash has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit and government public engagement, policy development, program management, public relations, communications, and marketing. Prior to her current position, she served as the Director of Public Engagement for the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, where she played a significant role in launching initiatives like the Keystone Scholars program and coordinating efforts related to private sector retirement security.12 Her career also includes roles at the New York Lottery and the New York State Assembly, as well as academic involvement at the University of Pennsylvania.1
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Haverford College and a Master's in Public Administration from the Fels School of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from State College, PA, Nash now resides in West Philadelphia with her husband.13 Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys activities such as improv comedy, gardening, and quilting.1
