Katie Cessar

Katie Cessar is the National Coalitions Manager for the 1st Amendment Partnership (1AP). In her role, Katie is responsible for building strategic relationships and strengthening partnerships with allies and community members to promote religious liberty. She also provides critical support as a high-level project manager to an executive oversight committee, to ensure clear communication with stakeholders and partners. Previously, she has worked in the United States Senate and for the Embassy of Israel. Katie is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame. She lives in Dupont Circle with one very old, (mostly) toothless cat.

Best Thing About Your Job: Working on issues I am passionate about.

Favorite Television Show: The New Girl. I’ve watched the entire show at least four times now.

What I’m Reading: And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle, by John Meacham. 

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