40 Under 40: Kate Kratovil

Some people measure success by activity in organizations and accomplishments in one’s career. Some people measure it by the less tangible personal connections and effects one has in their community. For Kate Kratovil, it’s both.

Working for Holy Innocence, Kratovil is the director of Horizons Atlanta, a free summer learning program for Fulton County public school students who qualify for free or reduced lunches.

She is actively involved in several Jewish organizations, AJC ACCESS, Israel Policy Forum Atid, and the National Council of Jewish Women (Atlanta Section), whose board she serves on.

But in addition to her more quantifiable work are the personal connections she maintains with representative, helping advocate for the safety and dignity of the Jewish people. She has maintained a long-term close connection with Jon Ossoff, who she knows personally, among others

“While I’ve had a longer standing relationship with Senator Ossoff’s office, for the past year and half I have enjoyed a very close relationship with Senator Warnock’s office, and they’ve been lovely and open and I’ve enjoyed working with them,” Kratovil said.

”Most people do not have any direct lines to United States senators, and I’m certainly grateful that I have open lines of communication to both of those offices.”

She maintains a similar relationship with Consulate General of Israel in the Southeast, is a member at The Temple, and notes the value of the local Jewish community.

“I moved to Atlanta in 2011 and was warmly welcomed by the Jewish community. As someone not from Georgia, I believe our community is unique – we are tight-knit but are quick to embrace transplants and non-Jewish friends and organizations. We understand the value in coalitions and bridge-building which is in line with the social justice spirit of Atlanta.”