Katie Hindman is a PhD student in Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University. Her work focuses on youth sport, positive youth development, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, equity, and community based recreation.

Katie holds a Master of Science in Community Resources and Development with a concentration in Nonprofits and NGOs, along with graduate certificates in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and a certificate in Cross Sector Leadership from Arizona State University.

Katie was honored to receive the Outstanding Graduate Award from the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions and to be inducted into the Nu Lambda Mu Honor Society.

Across her research, teaching, and community engaged work, Katie focuses on advancing the nonprofit sector, empowering youth, and supporting community led initiatives locally and globally. She is passionate about building inclusive and equitable systems and driving sustainable change through research and practice.