About GBG

Co-Founder

Katie loves excel, chocolate, and a good gym session—in that order. She is one of the rare people who can engage both her right and left brain at the same time.

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Katie started her career as a tax accountant working with some of the largest real estate developers in the nation’s capital. Katie’s enthusiasm for well-written prose led her to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing, teach college English, and later administer a large federal grant that empowered youth to complete their GED.

Before launching Give Better Group, Katie served as COO of DC Ed Fund, where she combined her creative side with her tactical financial approach. Katie spearheaded the adoption and implementation of a new donor management system, launched a new accounting system to better manage the spending of nearly $20 million, and was still able to flex her creative muscles writing successful proposals and designing collateral that resonated with the organization's closest partners.

Katie holds a BA in Accounting from Lynchburg College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, and is a winner of Washington Business Journal’s 2016 CFO of the Year Award.

Always a doer, when not doing the most good, Katie can be found on a run with her husband in Rock Creek Park or practicing handstand presses at gyms around DC.

Co-Founder

Jessica loves vintage furniture and fresh ideas. While her aesthetic tends classic, she seeks clients who are positioned to make real change.

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Jessica has worn many hats—public school teacher, nonprofit founder, strategist, and entrepreneur—and made each one count. She began her career in a Bronx classroom, recruited top talent for Teach For America, launched an award-winning nonprofit, helped lead the fastest-improving urban school district in the country, and raised record-breaking funds for public schools in Washington, DC.

Over the years, Jessica has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to service, including being named a 40 Under 40 Business Leader by the Washington Business Journal and receiving a Mayoral Commendation from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. Since moving to Nevada in 2017, she has built a life and career rooted in the Las Vegas community she now proudly calls home. In 2024, Jessica was honored as one of Teach For America Las Vegas’ Top 20 Alumni for her contributions to education and the region and in 2025 she is being celebrated as a ‘Woman Making a Difference’ by HELP of Southern Nevada.

A natural host and hype woman, when not doing the most good, Jessica’s the one bringing people together, curating the perfect theme, or pulling off an epic surprise party with a ‘90s hip-hop legend, a vow renewal, and spaghetti. (Yes, really.)

She holds a B.A. with Highest Honors from UC Berkeley and an M.Ed. from Bank Street College in New York City. Jessica lives in Downtown Las Vegas with her amazing husband, two awesome kids, and two mostly-adorable dogs.

Managing Director

Andy is a fan of all four seasons, college basketball, and long runs with friends. He goes beyond the numbers to understand a client’s strategic vision.

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Andy began his career at KPMG, working in their federal audit practice focusing on fixed assets, environmental liabilities and financial reporting for a variety of federal agencies.

After leaving the world of Big Four accounting, he joined Lane & Company, CPAs, a DC-based accounting firm specializing in audit, tax and advisory work for not-for-profit organizations. He oversaw audit, tax and outsourced accounting engagements for a variety of tax-exempt organizations, including publicly supported charities, private foundations, and trade associations.

Andy then made the jump to an in-house position as Vice President of Finance and Operations for the Sugar Association, a trade association representing the US sugar industry, where he honed his strategic planning and governance skills in addition to overseeing the finances and operations of the Association.

Andy is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Washington, D.C. to attend Georgetown University, from which he graduated with a BS in Business Administration, with concentrations in accounting and finance. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Maryland.

Outside of the office, Andy can be found roaming grocery store aisles for inspiration for his next dinner party or checking out new breweries in the DMV with his partner and their pit bull, Butters.

Senior Associate

Chloe loves picnics, barbecues, campouts, and basically any reason to dine al fresco, especially in the company of her friends and family.

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She started her career in Southern California as an aspiring journalist covering the local nonprofit sector. Since then Chloe has written and fundraised for several nonprofits in California and Las Vegas. She has raised millions of dollars for scientific research, medical programs, education, youth empowerment, and emergency services.

Before joining Give Better Group, Chloe served as Regional Philanthropy Officer for the American Red Cross in Las Vegas, where she was nominated Rookie of the Year in 2020. She managed a portfolio of over 100 donors and used her tenacity, creativity, and project management skills to raise the profile of the organization and inspire new investment.

Chloe completed her undergraduate degree at California Lutheran University magna cum laude with highest honors in 2013. In 2018 she earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she focused on nonprofit business, and served on the board of the LGBTQ identity club. She is an award-winning volunteer mentor for young adults navigating their own college and career journeys.

Chloe and her partner spend their weekends hanging out with their four cats, crafting, book-browsing, and visiting their favorite sushi spot.