Katie Thompson

Executive Director of Kentucky and Virginia Programs

Katie Thompson serves as the Executive Director for Recovery Corps in Virginia and Kentucky. She has been part of the Virginia team since its launch in 2022 and played an instrumental role in helping expand the program into Kentucky. A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and 2023 graduate of the DBHDS Recovery Leadership Academy, Katie is passionate about peer support, recovery advocacy, and building strong community partnerships. Her past experience includes roles with Strength in Peers and Mental Health America of Virginia.

Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Katie earned a B.A. in Theatre from George Mason University and a Master’s Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking from George Washington University. She co-founded a performing arts nonprofit in Uganda and spent nearly a decade working abroad before returning to Virginia, where she now lives in Harrisonburg with her daughter and cat, Rocky.