Upstream USA
Katie Clinkscales is a seasoned professional in strategic operations and project management, currently serving as a Strategy Operations Manager at Upstream USA since July 2021, where responsibilities include leading project management for strategic planning and analyzing growth opportunities. Previous roles at Upstream USA include Transformation Officer and Project Specialist, where Katie successfully implemented organization-wide transformation initiatives and managed projects to enhance women's reproductive health access. Before joining Upstream USA, Katie gained extensive experience at Duke University School of Medicine and Blue Cross NC, focusing on personalized health care programs and project management. Earlier career highlights include fundraising management roles at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and administrative support positions, contributing to operational efficiency and program success. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara.
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Upstream USA
Upstream USA works to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. They work in partnership with health centers to strengthen reproductive care and autonomy by increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options. Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Their goal through 2024 is to partner with health centers that serve over 1 million women across four states. This ambitious plan for growth has received generous support from philanthropic individuals and foundations, including a $60 million lead investment by Blue Meridian Partners. Their unique approach has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, CNN, Vox, and Marie Claire.