Our team of highly qualified collaborators are here to help bring your vision to a reality.

Dr. Kasey Hammock, MPA
Founder & Co-Conspirator
Kasey guides Partner for Better’s team and cultivates data-informed cultures for our clients. With a collaborative leadership approach and a dedication to capacity building, she delivers comprehensive evaluation, engaging facilitation, and strategic coaching, guiding organizations to maximize their impact.

Sarah Smith, MPA
Grants & Outcomes Expert
Sarah navigates the philanthropic landscape and develops sustainable grant strategy for our clients. With a highly practical approach and a dedication to each organization’s mission, she transforms ambitious program ideas into highly competitive grant submissions while proactively capturing the exact funding needed to drive impact.



Jessica Macy, BA
Growth & Teams Expert
Jessica champions strategic expansion and cultivates empowering workplace cultures for our clients. With a people-first mindset and a dedication to sustainable organizational growth, she transforms ambitious goals into clear, actionable development plans while proactively equipping teams with the tools to drive impact.

Katie Hernandez, MSW
Grants & Outcomes Expert
Katie dives deep into program data and secures vital funding for our clients. With a precise analytical mindset and a dedication to nonprofit success, she transforms complex evaluation data into clear, actionable insights while proactively identifying and pursuing opportunities that expand our clients’ impact.



Zoë Westhoff, MPA
Communication Strategist
Zoë amplifies Partner for Better’s community presence through targeted marketing and builds capacity for our clients with hands-on training and strategic planning. With a sharp eye for creative solutions and a collaborative approach to engagement, she equips our clients with the tools they need to navigate challenges and achieve long-term success.

Kate Nolte, BS
Operations Strategist
Kate plays a vital role in keeping Partner for Better’s daily operations and client projects running smoothly. Highly organized and detail-oriented, she works behind the scenes to create order so that everything stays on track.
