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Katie O'Reilly

Managing Director

Prosek Partners

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Katie O'Reilly

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Kathleen O'Hara, MA LPC

Katie’s Biography

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Katie O'Reilly is a highly regarded executive in the global non-profit space, currently serving as Managing Director at Prosek Partners. Previously, she was the executive director of business and program development at the Milken Institute, a financial think tank that brings together leaders and innovators from diverse sectors to find solutions for pressing global challenges.

Katie has extensive experience working with NGOs, philanthropic organizations, corporations, and individuals with a focus on building strategic partnerships and developing philanthropic initiatives. As Executive Director, she oversees the international expansion of the institute’s major initiatives and leads the program development and relationship management teams. Katie is also focused on creating strategic engagement plans for collaboration with partners, including financial institutions, corporations, foundations and individual philanthropists, and organizing conferences and events in the US and globally.

She began her career in the non-profit world as Senior Development Officer with the United Way of... Katie O'Reilly is a highly regarded executive in the global non-profit space, currently serving as Managing Director at Prosek Partners. Previously, she was the executive director of business and program development at the Milken Institute, a financial think tank that brings together leaders and innovators from diverse sectors to find solutions for pressing global challenges.

Katie has extensive experience working with NGOs, philanthropic organizations, corporations, and individuals with a focus on building strategic partnerships and developing philanthropic initiatives. As Executive Director, she oversees the international expansion of the institute’s major initiatives and leads the program development and relationship management teams. Katie is also focused on creating strategic engagement plans for collaboration with partners, including financial institutions, corporations, foundations and individual philanthropists, and organizing conferences and events in the US and globally.

She began her career in the non-profit world as Senior Development Officer with the United Way of Los Angeles. In this role, she was responsible for donor engagement, developing new models for fundraising, and managing the development team. Katie’s work also extends to numerous non-executive roles. She is a member of the advisory board of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery and co-chairs the Development Board (US) of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the largest child health research institute in Australia. Katie also sits on the advisory board of Pocket Patient MD, an online medical platform enabling the exchange of medical information.

Previously, she has served on the boards of Advance, a global Australian Citizens networking group, and NextStep Fitness, a charitable organization making community-based rehabilitation available to spinal cord injury sufferers.

Katie graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts in English. moreless

Katie’s Newsfeed

Milken Institute

Celebrating the Power of Connection with Leaders of the Milken Institute Executive Circle

Katie O'Reilly moderated a panel titled "Celebrating the Power of Connection with Leaders of the Milken Institute Executive Circle" as part of the Milken Institute's 2022 Global Conference.

Prosek Partners

Prosek Partners Hires Milken Institute Executive Katie O’Reilly

After 15 years at the Milken Institute, Katie O'Reilly has joined Prosek Partners as Managing Director. O’Reilly will lead programming that will engage C-suite executives and industry leaders through branded events and conferences.

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Katie’s Background

Prosek Partners

Managing Director

Jan 2022 - Present

New York, NY, USA

With its highly-specialized team of experienced and driven professionals, Prosek Partners effectively delivers a full range of communications solutions to financial and professional services companies. Prosek is one of the few domestic, mid-size firms that offers global capabilities through its New York and London offices and its international network.

Milken Institute

Executive Director, Business and Program Development

Dec 2012 - Dec 2021

Santa Monica, CA, USA

The Milken Institute is a non-profit global organization that supports people to build meaningful and healthy lives, in which they can access effective education and gainful employment while developing and contributing to their broader communities. The Institute is headquartered in California, with offices in Washington DC, London, Singapore, and Dubai.

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Katie’s Gallery

Katie O'Reilly serves as moderator of the panel titled Undercapitalization: Closing the Gender Growth Gap Across Industries

Executive Director, Business and Program Development of Milken Institute, Katie O'Reilly, speaks onstage during 2016 Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton

Katie O'Reilly Trust and the Markets Panel. Milken Institute 2014

Katie O'Reilly attends the 2016 Milken Institute Global conference

Current Board Positions

World Woman Foundation

Advisory Board

Apr 2021 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Founded in 2013, World Woman Foundation is a non-profit arts organization creating meaningful experiences through business, technology, social entrepreneurship and entertainment designed for women all over the world.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Co-chair | U.S. Development

Feb 2019 - Present

Parkville, AU

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is the largest child health research institute in Australia and one of the top three worldwide. The research team is dedicated to preventing and treating childhood conditions with a particular focus on the areas of Infection and Immunity, Cell Biology, Clinical Sciences, Genetics and Population Health.

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Previous Board Positions

Pocket Patient MD

Advisory Board

Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

Pocket Patient MD is a patient-centered free medical platform that allows a patient and their physician to access medical information anywhere resulting in better care and lower costs.

Advance.org

Board Member

Jan 2010 - Dec 2017

Advance.org is a platform connecting Australians across the world with one another and with Australia through collaboration, investment and innovation.

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Philanthropy

Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Americorps Volunteer

Baltimore, MD, USA

Jesuit Volunteers perform vital community service among the poorest communities in six countries. Their goal is to engage young people in vital service within underprivileged communities and foster the growth of leaders committed to faith in action.

Media

From shadows to solutions: health care post-Covid

Interview

Jun 2021

Washington, DC, USA

Katie O'Reilly is featured in this Politico interview that covers the Milken Institute's Future of Health Summit. She addressed some significant health issues that are now garnering attention after they “moved into the shadow” due to Covid, namely maternal mortality and behavioral health. She urges a return to the collaborative efforts in place pre-pandemic to bring attention to these issues.

Podcast | Beyond Barriers in conversation with Katie O'Reilly

Interview

Dec 2020

Katie shares her thoughts on how being authentic helped her to earn the trust and respect of powerful global leaders, lead her team of change agents, and make massive impact in the world.

Unraveling the Immediate Effects of COVID-19

Webinar

Mar 2020

Along with Michael Milken, Chairman of the Milken Institute, Katie moderated a panel that discussed what the Milken family is working on in response to COVID-19, and also included leaders from the medical field to offer their expert advice on how the country moves forward during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Milken Institute to focus on health and well-being at Abu Dhabi summit

Feb 2020

Abu Dhabi, AE

In this interview for The National, Katie O'Reilly talks about the Milken Institute's 2020 Abu Dhabi summit. Health and wellness were two important topics discussed by a wide range of esteemed speakers and panelists. “Understanding future trends in health," Katie said, "is going to have major implications for the investing world, particularly if you look at it by region."

Sir Richard Branson to speak at global prosperity summit in Abu Dhabi

Interview

Feb 2019

Abu Dhabi, AE

Ahead of the Milken Institute’s 2019 MENA summit, Katie O'Reilly discussed the focus of the event, namely how the attendees will address and offer solutions for some of the region’s most pressing challenges, including water security, the refugee crisis, and rising youth unemployment.

Milken Institute Expands in London with Appointment of James Morgon

Press Release

Apr 2019

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Katie O’Reilly offered her thoughts on the appointment of James Morgon as managing director for Europe for the Milken Institute. Calling James's appointment a key part of the Institute's expansion into Europe, Katie says, "As our relationships increasingly span the globe, it is critical that we have talent in local markets.”

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Speaking Engagements

An Executive Circle Conversation with Shutterfly CEO Hilary Schneider and Landit CEO Lisa Skeete Tatum

Moderator

Oct 2021

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Katie O'Reilly served as a moderator for a frank discussion on executive leadership, the changing workplace, and the 'Great Resignation' that came about during the Covid pandemic.

An Executive Circle Conversation with MSNBC President Rashida Jones

Moderator

Oct 2021

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Katie O'Reilly hosted MSNBC President Rashida Jones for a talk about the core qualities of leadership, the changing landscape of news media, and , among other topics, her thoughts on leading a top cable news network, notably during the Covid pandemic.

Future of Health Summit

Welcoming Remarks

Jun 2021

Katie O'Reilly, along with Michael Klowden, CEO of the Milken Institute, gave the welcoming remarks at the Milken Institute's 2021 Future of Health Summit. The virtual event convened leaders from across the globe to confront and work towards solving the most significant health challenges.

Global Alts 2022

Moderator

Jan 2022

Miami, FL, USA

Katie O'Reilly spoke with Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, who shared some insight on the asset management industry and ESG investing.

2020 Milken Institute Global Conference

Opening Plenary

Oct 2020

The 2020 Milken Institute Global Conference gathered the best minds in the world to tackle some of its most pressing challenges. The conference centered on the theme “Meeting the Moment", with a focus on the dual crises of a global pandemic and social injustice.

Undercapitalization: Closing the Gender Growth Gap Across Industries

Moderator

Apr 2019

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Katie O'Reilly, Executive Director, Business and Program Development at the Milken Institute, served as moderator for this panel that was part of the 2019 Milken Institute Global Conference. The panel discussed many ideas related to the gender growth gap, notably: How do we prevent the undercapitalization in women's ingenuity, a trend that hinders a more prosperous society?

Educate, Elevate, Empower: Investing in Girls and Women

Moderator

May 2018

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

With Katie O'Reilly serving as moderator for this panel at the 2018 Milken Institute Global Conference, panelists discussed the barriers women have faced globally and the biases society often conceals, while also illuminating the hidden figures that have paved, and continue to pave, the way for growth and progress.

Gay Rights: Corporate Americas New Export?

Moderator

2016

Los Angeles, CA, USA

At the 2016 Milken Institute Global Conference, Katie O'Reilly served as a moderator for this panel that discussed the role that corporate America has played advancing LGBT rights. The panel discussed important related issues, while also addressing the question: Are there lessons for policymakers and multinational corporations from the current debate?

How American Business Is Shaping the Gay-Rights Debate

Moderator

2015

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In this panel from the Milken Institute's 2015 Global Conference, Katie O'Reilly serves as a moderator for a panel discussion on how American business has played a integral role in the recent successes of the LGBT rights movement.

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Katie’s Education

Saint Joseph's University

BA, English Language and Literature

1997 - 2001