Katie Hilborn — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

A 7x award-winning humanitarian, recognized alongside the Dalai Lama and Jane Goodall.
Founder and Executive Director of Compass Rose International, a social enterprise.
Launched microfinance programs, vocational training, and social enterprises in Nepal, Uganda, Bolivia, Vietnam, and the U.S.
Led the establishment of the Nepal Girls INpowerment Center, providing housing, education, and security for at-risk girls.
Recipient of the Anthem Award for Leader of the Year, multiple Telly Awards for social impact, and The President’s Call to Service Award for over 4,000 hours of volunteer service.
Member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council.

Biography

Katie Hilborn is a 7x award-winning humanitarian, social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and regenerative systems strategist. With nearly two decades of experience in international development, she has led disaster relief, economic empowerment programs, and social enterprises across Nepal, Uganda, Bolivia, Vietnam, and the U.S. Her work has earned her recognition alongside the Dalai Lama and Jane Goodall, and she has been featured in New York Magazine, NBC Colorado, and ABC Chicago.