Katie Tokars

Katie Tokars is an experienced human resources professional specializing in organizational growth and employee experience. Currently serving as the Head of People at Afresh, Katie focuses on eliminating food waste and promoting accessible fresh food. Previous roles include Chief People Officer at Apollo.io, where Katie contributed to scaling the company and its sales engagement platform, and Sr. Director of People at Affirm, where efforts led to a significant increase in workforce size and successful transition to a remote-first model. With extensive experience at Google, Optimizely, and Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Katie has developed strategic programs in performance management, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Educational credentials include a BA in English and Managerial Economics & Strategy from Washington University in St. Louis and further studies at UC Santa Barbara.