Kat Petsalis (she/her/hers)
Communications Strategist
Kat Petsalis, Communications Strategist, supports execution of strategies and tactics to effectively reach the Budget Center’s audiences and share timely, dependable information that promotes a more equitable California for all.
Prior to joining the Budget Center in January 2022, Kat worked as an intern at NextGen Policy where she assisted the communications team in creating, implementing, and analyzing advocacy campaigns to address environmental, social, racial, and economic inequities in California. Kat holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Sacramento.
Outside of the office, you can find Kat at a local coffee shop reading or playing cards with friends, listening to music while cooking, or enjoying a nature walk.
Recent posts by Kat Petsalis
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Meet the Expert: Emma Carmody
The Budget Center communications team chatted with Emma Carmody (she/her), Development Strategist. This Q&A series is your chance to get to know our team, their areas of expertise, and how their work at the Budget Center supports policy change in California. In this conversation, we’ll explore Emma’s recent efforts to build and cultivate philanthropic relationships … -
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Advancing Women’s Well-Being in California
attend the event Join us on September 4th in Sacramento for our official California Women’s Well-Being Index launch event! When women thrive, their families and communities prosper. However, despite decades of progress in job opportunities, earnings, and political leadership, women in California still face persistent barriers to accessing economic security, physical and mental health care, … -
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Meet the Expert: Katherine Robles-Ayala
The Budget Center communications team chatted with Katherine Robles-Ayala (she/her), Development Director. This Q&A series is your chance to get to know our team, their areas of expertise, and how their work at the Budget Center supports policy change in California. In this conversation, we’ll explore Katherine’s recent efforts to build connections across multiple groups … -
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Meet the Expert: Scott Graves
The Budget Center communications team chatted with Scott Graves (he/him), Budget Director at the Budget Center, who leads the organization’s work on state and local budget processes and analyzes justice system policies. -
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Meet the Expert: Monica Davalos
The Budget Center communications team chatted with Monica Davalos (she/her), Senior Policy Analyst at the Budget Center, who conducts research on the intersection of homelessness, housing, and health.
