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Kate Carney

Chief of Staff

Washington D.C.

Kate Carney brings with her over a decade of multisector experience that includes policy advising on Capitol Hill, founding a nonprofit in Haiti, and leading corporate social responsibility programs at a Fortune 100 company. She also is a proud Gold Looper, having circumnavigated 8,000 miles of U.S. eastern waterways on a 31-foot trawler around the Great Loop. She has a MPP from University of Maryland and a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University, where she also serves on the Board of Trustees. Kate lives in Washington, DC.

Favorite MiC Finding:

"79 percent of Republican voters agree with the statement, “there are times when I can see both sides of an issue.”

-- Attitudes and Experiences of Republicans in America – Part One: Identity, Belonging, and Priorities

Why: So often public political commentary involves framing a “right view” against a “wrong view.” Yet many of our most pressing issues are challenging, complex, and nuanced—as well their solutions. Being able to seek understanding—and give space for others to seek understanding for why someone may believe what they believe is critical to overcoming our political animosity. And while our public discourse may not make it seem like we’re capable—our data shows otherwise.