Kate Ezzes

Kate Ezzes is the vice president of program development at Plan International USA, an independent development and humanitarian nonprofit that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan works together with children, especially girls, supporters and partners to strive for a just world where we are all equal.

In her current role, Kate manages oversight processes for projects funded by the U.S. government, corporations, foundations and individual donors, as well as oversees the solicitation of funding from the U.S. government. Through these responsibilities, she manages several teams, including business development, education, disaster risk management, youth and economic empowerment, health, policy and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning.

Since joining Plan in 2005, Kate has held a variety of roles in the executive office and on the youth economic empowerment team, including her previous role as senior director of programs. She was instrumental in developing Plan’s Youth Advisory Board, setting up a dedicated youth seat on the main board of directors and advising Plan offices around the world on incorporating young people in their governance structures. She has held project leadership roles in Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Haiti, Niger, Nepal and Sierra Leone.

Kate holds an undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College and an M.A. in sustainable international development from the Heller School at Brandeis University. In addition, she has a leadership certificate in nonprofit leadership from Thunderbird School of Management.

Kate resides in northern Virginia, where she enjoys spending time with her husband and son.