Katie Kelm, SECU Family House Board of Directors Vice President

We’re excited to share an important leadership update: Katie Kelm, a dedicated member of our Board of Directors, has been named Vice President of the Board.

Katie has been a passionate advocate for our mission, bringing thoughtfulness, vision, and a deep commitment to the families we serve. Her leadership has already made a lasting impact, and we are honored to have her step into this expanded role as we continue to grow and strengthen our work.

We’re grateful for the incredible community that surrounds and supports us — and leaders like Katie who help guide our path forward.  

Brief Bio

Katie moved to North Carolina two decades ago for her doctoral studies in Pharmacology and postdoctoral studies in Psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Katie channels her passion for writing and effective communication in her role as a Medical Writing Director at PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this capacity, she leads teams that provide regulatory medical writing support to biotech and pharmaceutical clients. Additionally, she drives process improvement initiatives and holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, highlighting her dedication to operational excellence. She volunteers with the American Medical Writers Association Carolinas Chapter and Saint Thomas More Catholic Church.