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I'm Kathrine Morris, a mission-driven leader working at the intersection of people, systems, and strategy. I design leadership networks, participation frameworks, and community programs that turn what people share into real action. My work spans nonprofits, civic institutions, fitness and wellness spaces, and national brands, and I'm known for empathetic leadership, strong stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and practical program design that endures.…I'm Kathrine Morris, a mission-driven leader working at the intersection of people, systems, and strategy. I design leadership networks, participation frameworks, and community programs that turn what people share into real action. My work spans nonprofits, civic institutions, fitness and wellness spaces, and national brands, and I'm known for empathetic leadership, strong stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and practical program design that endures.

Kathrine Morris

Community Manager, Project Manager, Content Creator, +1

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I'm Kathrine Morris, a mission-driven leader working at the intersection of people, systems, and strategy. I design leadership networks, participation frameworks, and community programs that turn what people share into real action. My work spans nonprofits, civic institutions, fitness and wellness spaces, and national brands, and I'm known for empathetic leadership, strong stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and practical program design that endures.…I'm Kathrine Morris, a mission-driven leader working at the intersection of people, systems, and strategy. I design leadership networks, participation frameworks, and community programs that turn what people share into real action. My work spans nonprofits, civic institutions, fitness and wellness spaces, and national brands, and I'm known for empathetic leadership, strong stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and practical program design that endures.

Available to hire

I’m Kathrine Morris, a mission-driven leader working at the intersection of people, systems, and strategy. I design leadership networks, participation frameworks, and community programs that turn what people share into real action.

My work spans nonprofits, civic institutions, fitness and wellness spaces, and national brands, and I’m known for empathetic leadership, strong stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and practical program design that endures.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Manager, Community Marketing at Gusto

October 1, 2024 - Present

Founded Gusto Gatherings, a national B2B community program connecting small business owners and accountants through peer conversations, live programming, and direct input back to internal teams. Proposed and launched the inaugural SMB advisory council, designed the full selection process, participation structure, and a two-year cohort model. Applications grew from 123 for the first council to 400+ per council competing for 12 seats. Scaled company-led events from 7 to 20 between 2024 and 2025, averaging 200 attendees per event across national conferences including Invest Fest, Scaling New Heights, and AICPA. Designed and delivered programming on AI in their business, building internal community and strengthening outreach strategy.

Community & Operations Manager at Beautiful Brown Girls

September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Built and scaled an ambassador-led structure for a national community of 8,000+ members, including peer-led regional groups, chapter ownership, and an accountability model that gave ambassadors real ownership over their communities. Grew membership by 200 members per quarter through consistent programming, ambassador activation, and community-centered engagement strategies.

Community Operations Manager at DPAC ATL

January 1, 2023 - Present

Joined DPAC ATL at opening and helped grow membership from 100 to 300 members, supporting the development of a Black-owned fitness and wellness space in East Point, GA. Built and managed monthly community programming including the Villa Market, a free pop-up vendor opportunity held the last Saturday of each month for local small businesses. Launched an annual back-to-school drive each January to support local schools with supplies and resources.

Community Planning & Engagement Manager at Atlanta BeltLine

July 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020

Created spaces for residents, particularly those historically left out of planning conversations, and ensured they felt heard and represented in decisions that affected their neighborhoods. Designed engagement structures that brought invested communities into civic processes as a named priority, not an afterthought.

Senior Relationship Manager at NeighborWorks America

February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2024

Facilitated leadership cohorts and peer learning across a national network, creating space for collaboration, shared learning, and real problem-solving among practitioners. Built a community playbook covering governance, event formats, engagement cadences, and program measurement, used across a national portfolio to standardize execution. Designed program structure including meeting cadences and learning environments that kept participants engaged and the work moving.