Dr. Kate Shilvock is a nonprofit executive, governance expert, seasoned fundraiser, and operations specialist with over 20 years of leadership in cultural, educational, and community service organizations. Known for her servant-leadership approach, she has a proven track record of driving organizational change, streamlining processes, and leading teams to achieve transformational fundraising results.

Kate is passionate about helping nonprofits bring their mission and values to life through effective operations and equitable investment in their most vital asset: people. Whether coaching individual executives or guiding teams, she focuses on removing barriers to success and empowering individuals to draw on their lived experiences for both personal and organizational growth.

As both an internal leader and a strategic consultant, Kate fosters inclusive environments where all voices are heard—believing that true community is built through consensus.

She is also an author and adjunct professor, a Phi Kappa Phi scholar, and holds a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, where her research explored effective board chair onboarding for nonprofit governance. She earned her BA in Sociology from Wake Forest University and an MA in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco. Kate is currently the VP of Philanthropy and Operations at North Marin Community Services, and she lives in Marin County, CA with her fantastic family.