Katie Davey is a public policy expert and social innovator, currently the Executive Director of the Pond-Deshpande Centre at the University of New Brunswick. With a background in applied research and real-world implementation, she addresses New Brunswick’s socio-economic challenges through social innovation, entrepreneurship, and public policy.

Previously, Katie was Director of Policy & PPF Media at the Public Policy Forum, where she led key projects on child care, journalism, immigration, and digital connectivity, and enhanced the organization's presence in Atlantic Canada. As a 2019/20 Action Canada Fellow, she focused on employment integration for refugees and the evolving job market. Katie has also created four policy podcasts and hosts the UNB Alumni podcast, Unbeknownst.

Passionate about public service, Katie was a Senior Advisor in the Office of the Premier of New Brunswick, advancing legislation and stakeholder relations in women’s equality, labour, and innovation. In 2023, she was recognized as a top innovator by Atlantic Business Magazine. She serves on the Boards of the Human Development Council and Action Canada and received the Proudly UNB Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2024.