Kate Porsche

Education

boards/fellowship

Board Member
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
July 2025 - Present

Contributing strategic guidance to the nation’s leading association for outdoor recreation professionals, advancing sustainable access, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration.

Vice President & Board Member
Oregon Outdoor Alliance                 
March 2023 - Present

Advancing OOA’s mission to connect and cultivate Oregon’s outdoor industry.

Past President & Board Member
Oregon Economic Development Association                 
November 2014- December 2024

Partnering with OEDA, a statewide nonprofit, to strengthen economic development efforts and empower professionals driving diversification and growth of Oregon’s economy.

Past President & Board Member            
Association of Oregon Redevelopment Agencies
March 2007 - March 2016

Working to define direction for the organization and increase understanding of Urban Renewal through better metrics and outreach including speaking and presenting throughout Oregon.  Co-chaired the statewide urban renewal oversight committee and experienced with working through contentious issues to gain consensus, creating and implementing a work plan among disparate groups including lobbyists, legislators, and various stakeholders. Experience lobbying and testifying before legislative committees.

International Fellow
U.S. Department of State & ICMA
New Zealand                   July 2013

Selected to participate in the Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program in New Zealand. Hosted two women from NZ in Albany, then I was the lucky dog who got to travel to NZ for three weeks. 

Engaged with city and regional leaders, learned about local governance, challenges (earthquakes) and their work to respect and include the Maori native people into policy-making at all levels. 

Certifications

Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED) Certified        July 2012
And completion of the Northwest Community Development Institute

HAM Radio Operator, FCC License. Call sign KG7QZB                             February 2015
As a licensed HAM radio operator, I am able to assist with emergency planning and preparations. Member of the Emergency Management team in Albany and participated in various drills and exercises including the Cascadia Rising event in 2016.