Bridge Over Troubled Waters is proud to announce the arrival of Katie Amoro as our new Chief Development Officer. In this role, Katie will lead all fundraising strategy and development efforts to advance Bridge’s mission of supporting vulnerable youth experiencing homelessness.

Katie brings more than two decades of nonprofit fundraising experience and a deep passion for helping underserved communities. Prior to joining Bridge, she served as the Senior Director of Development at The Baker Center for Children and Families, where she led the implementation of a multi-year development strategy, strengthened donor engagement, and expanded philanthropic partnerships to support the organization.

Katie began her career at Rosie’s Place, developing a comprehensive understanding of effective fundraising strategies. She later held the role of Senior Director of Development at Cradles to Crayons, where she built a robust development program focused on major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, volunteer engagement, and events.

Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business: Marketing/Advertising from Florida Atlantic University and is currently pursuing her Executive MBA at Suffolk University.

“I am honored to join Bridge Over Troubled Waters as Chief Development Officer,” said Katie. “The organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting youth experiencing homelessness aligns deeply with my own values and passion for helping underserved communities. I look forward to working alongside this dedicated team to expand our impact and build a stronger, more compassionate future for the young people we serve.”

“Katie has a long history of working with youth and families experiencing homelessness and hard times. Her experience as a fundraiser who understands this population and the challenges they face make her uniquely qualified to build a strategic plan that expands our capacity while maintaining the high quality of our services,” said Bridge President & CEO Elisabeth Jackson.

“Katie has a proven track record of developing trusted relationships with donors and mission-based stewardship in support of non-profits. Her enthusiasm, leadership experience, and commitment to innovation make her a great addition to Bridge’s leadership team  and we look forward to working closely with her to further the agency’s growth,” said Chair of the Bridge Over Troubled Waters Board of Directors Karen Morton.