UNITYPOINT HEALTH
Get To Know You
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN YOUR ROLE? I’m looking forward to meeting our donors who make a daily impact on Blank Children’s Hospital and the patients receiving care. Additionally, I’m excited to partner with our care teams and learn philanthropy can support their work and advance the Blank Children’s mission. WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT FUNDRAISING? I always wanted to work in a capacity where I could help people and was blessed to have found the nonprofit sector. It’s such an honor to work with people who want to give back and make the world and their communities a better place. From a personal lens, I can attest to the power of philanthropy and it’s inspirational to see how philanthropy changes lives. Seeing the mission in action here at Blank Children’s Hospital is so rewarding! WHY SHOULD SOMEONE GIVE TO BLANK CHILDREN’S HOSPTIAL? Blank Children’s Hospital is a remarkable place filled with people who are committed to providing exceptional care for children and their families. Speaking from personal experience, philanthropy supports patients and families in our community by providing extraordinary healthcare through outstanding programs and services. Philanthropic support can be life changing for patients and their families.
Katelyn Deutmeyer Director of Development Blank Children’s Hospital
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? I nannied and worked at a country club restaurant.
WHAT IS YOUR HOMETOWN? Lu Verne, Iowa.
WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL? I graduated from Iowa State University in 2013 with my BS in Athletic Training.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE AS A CHILD? Lion King… Hands down!
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? Probably somewhere in the south… Savannah, Charleston and Wilmington (NC). There’s just something about Spanish Moss!
IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Probably a small filet with pasta and brussels sprouts.