Katie Lewis

Katie Lewis, Associate Director of Programs, has been at Direct Relief since 2008. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from San Diego State University, specializing in Community Structures and Institutions. In her current role at Direct Relief, Katie oversees strategic initiatives within the United States and has worked to develop, support, scale, and expand networks, projects, and partnerships with Direct Relief's health center partners. Focus areas for these efforts include chronic disease, response to the opioid epidemic, mental health, and post-disaster resiliency and recovery.