Katie Clinkscales

Katie Clinkscales is a seasoned professional in strategic operations and project management, currently serving as a Strategy Operations Manager at Upstream USA since July 2021, where responsibilities include leading project management for strategic planning and analyzing growth opportunities. Previous roles at Upstream USA include Transformation Officer and Project Specialist, where Katie successfully implemented organization-wide transformation initiatives and managed projects to enhance women's reproductive health access. Before joining Upstream USA, Katie gained extensive experience at Duke University School of Medicine and Blue Cross NC, focusing on personalized health care programs and project management. Earlier career highlights include fundraising management roles at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and administrative support positions, contributing to operational efficiency and program success. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara.