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Title of Session or Presentation

From Analyst to Architect: Evolving from Technical Expert to Strategic Leader

Speaker

Katie Distelrath - Training and Development Manager, JGA

Description of Session

Stepping from technical mastery into leadership requires more than skill, it demands vision. This session helps emerging finance leaders shift from doing the work to shaping the direction by expanding from detail orientation to big-picture thinking, cultivating influence and executive presence, and transitioning from managing data to driving organizational decisions. Attendees will gain the confidence and clarity to evolve their leadership identity, balance technical expertise with strategy, and lead with purpose and impact.

Speaker Bio

Katie Distelrath is a seasoned Community Services and Leadership Development professional who helps public sector teams and emerging leaders grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her greatest strengths lie in fostering inclusive, people-centered environments that build resilience, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. Over the past 15+ years, Katie has led community engagement initiatives, overseen large-scale programs, and developed high-performing teams across three California municipalities. Her work has included strategic planning, staff development, and innovative service delivery that meets the evolving needs of diverse communities. Katie holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of La Verne. Jacob Green & Associates (JGA) delivers customized consulting services to public and private sector organizations. JGA focuses on facilitating Strategic Planning including Goal Setting, Work Planning, and Performance Evaluation Processes; Conducting Leadership Workshops; Team Building; and Executive Coaching Programs for Local Government Leaders including Elected Officials, Top Executives including City Managers/County Executives/Executive Directors, and Public Safety Leaders.

Does this qualify for CPEs?

Yes

If yes, what CPE category is this? (i.e. Technical, Non-Technical)

Non-Technical

If yes, how many?

  1

Member Registration Price

$45

Non-Member Registration Price

$55

Registration Cut Off Date

01/20/2026

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