Staff
Amie Lands
Executive Director
Amie spent the last 15 years as a public school teacher, while simultaneously raising a family and running a nonprofit in memory of her daughter, Ruthie Lou. She met Katie as a 4th grade student in her school, where she and her teaching partner referred to Katie as 'our girl'. The two teachers shared many summers with Katie at their annual Craft Camp, where she was both an attendee and later as their assistant, along with special lunch dates & invitations to Katie's home. Now years later, to be part of Katie Grace Foundation as Executive Director, it is “humbling to give to the world what Katie so easily gave to everyone she met, love”. Amie can still remember Katie’s arms hugging around her neck and is honored to do work on behalf of the most special girl.
Katelyn Green
Director of Operations, Reno
Katelyn is a mastermind at the foundation warehouse. She loves working in the nonprofit world because it allows her to give back to the community and live as Katie would.
Although she now calls Reno home, Katelyn was born and raised in California. After receiving a degree in Public Health, she is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Being Katie’s caretaker for many years, the two shared many special memories but Katelyn’s fondest moments with Katie are the quiet morning car rides to school together, where they would start their day in the best way possible.
Brad West
Warehouse & Garden Liaison
Brad comes to us with 14 years experience at Boys & Girls Club Reno Sparks and brings a ton of warehouse experience. After so many years helping the children of B & G, his expertise is greatly appreciated here at the warehouse.
As father of an adult daughter and lover of dogs, Brad “most looks forward to helping so many who need it”.
Shelby Shaffer
Director of Operations, Las Vegas
Meet new KTGF employee, Shelby Shaffer! Shelby was born and raised in Reno, NV and is a UNR alumni with a Bachelors in International Business & Finance.
Shelby was lucky enough to know Katie in high school, recognizing Katie”s “shining smile in hallway or lunch or during a game”.
Shelby loves that KTGF supports the entire community and she looks forward to potential growth in her position in the foundation while spreading Katie's story locally and throughout the country.