Kate Dufour

Associate Director, People Resources

Favorite inspirational quote:

“I'll never know, and neither will you, of the life you don't choose. We'll only know that whatever that sister life was, it was important and beautiful and not ours. It was the ghost ship that didn't carry us. There's nothing to do but salute it from the shore.”

— Cheryl Strayed

Pronouns: She/her

Areas of expertise: People resources, team culture & engagement, DEIB initiatives, operations and project management

Causes I’m most passionate about: Affordable community veterinary care & TNR advocacy, food security, expansive and inclusive gender equality, mental health resources & advocacy

My fundraising story: My connection to the non-profit community grew out of my time at college volunteering through my co-ed service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. Since then, I have worn many different non-profit hats including program development, corporate partnership management and strategic operations. Prior to joining the Aperio team, I worked on bettering gender equality in the workplace at The Women’s Foundation in Hong Kong.

Why I care about helping nonprofits grow: Non-profits provide invaluable support and often, a much-needed safety net to their communities. I love being a part of helping them grow their resources, impact, and sustainability.

Hobbies: Growing my indoor plant collection, reading fiction, relaxing near the ocean, trying a new art or craft, practicing yoga, hanging out with my cats Minerva and Gus

Unusual talent: I am very good at the Rehoboth Beach whack-a-mole arcade game.