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Katie Burns-Yocum

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Associate Director, Corporate Relations at Ford's Theatre Society
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Katie Burns-Yocum is a seasoned development professional specializing in corporate relations for major arts institutions. With a background from American University, she leads corporate partnerships at Fords Theatre Society, having previously managed corporate giving for the Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Outside of her professional life, Katie is a passionate advocate for rare disease research. She is deeply involved with foundations working to find a cure for FOXG1 syndrome, a cause that is very close to her family.

She is the mother of a child with FOXG1 syndrome and actively supports the search for a gene therapy.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Associate Director, Corporate Relations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Corporate Philanthropy
Her career is focused on building mutually beneficial partnerships between corporations and major arts organizations, including Lockheed Martin and Chevron.
Arts Fundraising
Manages and directs corporate giving programs and fundraising events to support the missions of prominent Washington D. C. theatres.
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Career

Work history

4-2019
Associate Director, Corporate Relations
Ford's Theatre Society
9-2016 - 4-2019
Director of Corporate Giving
Shakespeare Theatre Company
10-2013 - 9-2016
Corporate Giving Manager
Shakespeare Theatre Company
3-2012 - 10-2013
Membership Coordinator
Shakespeare Theatre Company
8-2011 - 10-2011
Human Resources Intern
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's
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Education
2007 - 2011
B.A.
American University
2003 - 2007
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St. Teresa's Academy
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