Meet our Founding Executive Director: Katie Dunne

Katie hails from the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, and brings decades of experience in public service, executive management, and nonprofit operations.   She proudly comes from a union family of public sector workers serving their communities as firefighters, law enforcement, teachers, and laborers.

She spent years working on complex issues, including public safety and health initiatives throughout Illinois, and is excited to take on the challenge of leading the team at Secure Illinois Retirements.

“The pension crisis is the most pressing issue impacting the future of our state. I have had the honor of working alongside so many incredible people during my time in government, who have worked nights, weekends, and holidays in service to the people of their communities. I have lost friends in the line of duty and others to the stressors of these professions.  Public sector workers and their families deserve safe and secure retirements.  We have to come together to ensure that pensions remain a promise fulfilled. ”