Katie Smith

Chief Executive Officer

katiesmith@booksbeyondwords.co.uk

Katie joined the Beyond Words team in September 2023 and is looking forward to meeting friends, colleagues and partners over the coming months.

Responsible for:

• Governance

• Charitable Activities

• Staff & Contractors

• Income and Impact

About:
Katie has almost 20 years' experience in the non-profit sector and has been involved with visual learning for a lot longer. Most recently she worked with secondary schools in London to create opportunities for staff and students to learn together, to break down perceived social barriers and to practice skills in friendly competitions. Previously she has held senior charitable positions in health charities working to support people with HIV, Multiple Sclerosis, and various neurological and dermatological conditions.

Katie spends her spare time leading conservation activities in her local woodlands and taking long walks with her partner and their dog.