Katie Ferriby

Katie Ferriby is a Council of Michigan Foundations philanthropy fellow, in partnership with the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation, where she is supporting Great Lakes grantmaking.  

Prior to joining the Erb Family Foundation, she served as a Challenge Detroit Fellow providing consulting services for Detroit-based nonprofits. In addition, Katie served as a Program Support Specialist at Brilliant Detroit, a nonprofit assisting families in 14 Detroit neighborhoods, to support school readiness and community health. During her time there, she worked with partners and staff to ensure successful implementation of programs across the city.  

Katie graduated from The Ohio State University in 2022. She earned her B.A. in Political Science and Sociology. During college, she worked with over ten nonprofits as a consultant, volunteer, and intern. Katie is passionate about the intersection of public and environmental health, especially related to PFAS and other contaminants. Outside of work, she enjoys rock climbing and running.