Kate Poppe

(she/her/hers), Executive Director

Kate serves as the Executive Director of Common Threads, overseeing the operations and strategy for the organization with a compassionate approach to leadership. With a passion for driving strategic initiatives and fostering meaningful connections, Kate has established herself as an empowering leader, lifelong learner, and vocal advocate. Kate holds a degree in Sociology and Communication Studies with emphasis in Organizational Communication and Public Relations from UW-La Crosse. She also has extensive professional experience in staff leadership, program development and management, marketing, and operational excellence. In addition to her professional commitments, Kate enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading, and doing anything on/in the water!