Katherine Cooley

Program manager with more than 20 years of experience launching and running adult education programs, including a two-acre Spokane campus serving 3,000+ participants a year. Currently manage the day-to-day operating rhythm of cohort-based professional training for an international education organization: schedules, LMS, materials, attendance, records, communications, and learner support, plus coordination of instructors, subject matter experts, and external curriculum partners. Owns the learner journey from selection and onboarding through completion and next-step advising.

Longtime

Spokane resident with deep local relationships, a track record of building programs from the ground up, and PhD-level research and reporting skills.

Learner Experience & Equity Access Program Manager at Circle of Security International (2026 – Present)

• Run the daily logistics for training cohorts: scheduling, the learning management system, course materials, attendance and records, participant communications, and learner support.
• Guide participants through the full training experience, from selection and onboarding to progress tracking and advising on their options after completion.
• Line up the trainers and subject-matter experts who deliver the curriculum so that sessions and practice activities are prepared and consistent.
• Serve as the main contact for partner organizations implementing the program, including assistance with their learner progress and reporting.

Co-Founder & Co-Director at Movemore Spokane (2003 – 2016)

• Launched and ran a multi-program community health organization from the ground up, growing it to serve more than 3,000 participants annually.
• Directed daily operations of a two-acre urban wellness campus: staffing, scheduling, facilities, equipment, budgets, and multiple concurrent programs.
• Built and maintained partnerships with community organizations, funders, and local stakeholders across the Spokane region.
• Developed programs for diverse populations, including youth, older adults, and adults with disabilities, delivered both in person and online.
• Managed participant communications, records, and support across the full program lifecycle.

Program Developer & Facilitator at Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Pilot Program (2015 – 2025)

• Launched and ran a multi-session pilot education program for ten years, handling curriculum, scheduling, materials, communications, and participant engagement.
• Trained and supervised co-facilitators in program delivery and participant support.

Adjunct Faculty | Small Group Facilitator at Saybrook University (2020 – Present)

• Teach and facilitate graduate-level courses and required live small groups using Canvas LMS and Zoom, supporting cohorts of 20–30 adult learners through onboarding, communication, and real-time problem solving.
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty governance, and graduate program work; serve on dissertation committees.

Workshop Presenter at University of Washington Psychiatry Residency Program (2016 – 2016)

• Researched, developed, and presented a professional workshop on stress physiology and mind-body regulation for psychiatry residents.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Integrative Medicine and Health Science – Saybrook University (2025)

Master of Science (MS) in Mind-Body Medicine – Saybrook University (2016)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature – University of New Hampshire (1993)