Katy Thoele serves as the Director of Philanthropy at Miracle Flights. She brings more than 10 years of experience in philanthropy, donor engagement, direct marketing, and events.
Prior to joining Miracle Flights, Katy served as Donor Engagement Manager at National Breast Cancer Foundation, where she led initiatives to strengthen donor relationships, grow recurring giving, and expand individual philanthropy. Earlier in her career, she served as Manager of Direct Marketing and Events at Ave Maria University, where she managed fundraising campaigns and donor events that generated significant philanthropic support.
Throughout her career, Katy has been passionate about building meaningful donor relationships, creating engaging events, and developing strategies that inspire generosity and drive sustainable growth. She believes every donor has the power to make a difference and is excited to help connect individuals with opportunities to make life-changing medical travel possible for the families Miracle Flights serves.
Katy now lives in Texas with her husband, two children, and 2 dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her family and trying new recipes.
