In The Press

Katie Hilborn is an 8x award-winning humanitarian, keynote speaker, and regenerative systems strategist whose work bridges humanitarian leadership, philanthropy, impact capital, and systems thinking.

With nearly two decades of global field experience, she has raised and stewarded millions of dollars in philanthropic and catalytic capital, led humanitarian initiatives across multiple countries, and developed ventures and frameworks exploring how consciousness shapes capital, leadership, and legacy.

Her work has been featured in national and regional media, recognized by major award bodies, and invited onto international stages focused on philanthropy, leadership, capital, and systems change.

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Speaking & Public Appearances

Katie has spoken internationally at leadership gatherings, investor forums, universities, nonprofit platforms, and family office summits across:

Dubai
Cannes
Miami

Selected appearances include:

Global Family Office Investment Summits
Real Estate Investor Summit
100th Annual PTA Conference
Northern Illinois University

She is available for keynote speaking, fireside chats, panels, podcasts, private leadership gatherings, and investor and family office events.

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Awards & Recognition

Katie is an 8x award-winning humanitarian whose work has been recognized by award bodies that have also honored the Dalai Lama and Jane Goodall for social impact.

Selected recognitions include:

Anthem Award recognition for humanitarian leadership
Multiple Telly Awards for social impact
President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), Lifetime Achievement
Forbes Nonprofit Council membership

Areas of Commentary

Katie is especially well-suited for media interviews, podcasts, panels, and public conversations on:

Humanitarian leadership
Philanthropy and impact capital
Regenerative systems
Resilience and purpose-driven leadership
Stewardship and long-horizon thinking
Consciousness and leadership
The future of infrastructure and community

Katie Hilborn is an Impact Architect, keynote speaker, and regenerative systems strategist exploring how consciousness shapes capital, systems, leadership, and legacy.

With nearly two decades of global field experience, she has raised and stewarded millions of dollars in philanthropic and catalytic capital, led humanitarian initiatives across multiple countries, and built ventures and frameworks at the intersection of regenerative development, impact capital, and systems thinking.

She is the founder of Compass Rose International and the visionary behind the Girls INpowerment Center in Nepal, a model addressing child trafficking at its roots through education, safety, and long-term community stability. Today, her work spans keynote speaking, regenerative infrastructure, capital alignment, and ventures including Regenerative Infrastructure Holdings and NextGen Stewardship.

Katie speaks internationally on regenerative capital, systems leadership, resilience, stewardship, and the future of infrastructure.

Publications

Super Bowl Champion Psychologist & Former Broncos Player, Dr. Rick Perea, Welcomes Katie Hilborn of Compass Rose International to the show!

Mile High Sports, Sept 26, 2024

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Former St. Charles resident Katie Hilborn wins humanitarian award

Shaw Local News Network, Aug 7, 2023