Katie Dachtler, Board Member
Katherine (Katie) Dachtler is on a mission to build a more inclusive community in the Grand Forks area. A Korean adoptee in the predominantly white Upper Midwest, she understands first-hand what it is like to be considered an outsider, yet she also understands that belonging is foundational to her region’s sustainability and that strong communities are diverse communities. She wants to create a place of connection where all people can live freely and be fully included. With a long and successful track record of advocating for inclusion of people whose voices are too often unheard, she is uniquely positioned to lead change. To grow her capacity to transform her region, she will pursue a Ph.D. in Change Leadership for Equity and Inclusion.
Katie also works as a Mental Health Therapist, specializing in supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and Adoptee communities and experience with refugee, immigrant, medical trauma, sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence experiences. She previously served on the Grand Forks City Council from 2018-2022. She is also the Board Chair for High Plains Fair Housing.
