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Meet Kathy Konst

Kathy Konst has served in executive and strategic operations roles for nonprofit and advocacy organizations in California. She has led the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) since 2016, increasing its influence in California and strengthening its relationships across business, academia, and government sectors. She expanded corporate partner opportunities and helped the organization re-establish its reputation.

Kathy’s career has bridged business, academia, and government sectors, with a focus on public affairs and organizational leadership. She was an elected Erie County Legislator in New York, later appointed Erie County Commissioner of Economic Development, and has served as Executive Director of the Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce and other organizations.

With a proven ability to facilitate groups to discover creative ways to address problems with inventive and sustainable solutions. Her experience includes executive leadership and organizational management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. She brings clarity, collaborative energy, and momentum to every project she touches.

"There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing."
- Aristotle

Need Experienced Nonprofit Guidance?

Too many help pages. Too many volunteers. Not enough hours in a day.

$250 for a 40 minute 1:1

I’ve spent over two decades leading nonprofits, associations, and public agencies through real-world challenges—budget shortfalls, board transitions, member disengagement, and regulatory pressure. My specialty? Cutting through the noise, stabilizing operations, and helping mission-driven teams move forward with clarity and confidence.

For $250, you get 40 minutes of focused, executive-level problem solving. No contracts. No upsell. Just strategic insight and a plan you can actually use.

Bring me your:

  • Board or leadership bottlenecks

  • Sponsor retention or member trust issues

  • “We’re stuck and need a reset” moments

Book below, pick your time, and let’s get it sorted.