Katie Bettendorf is the Civil Liberties Intake Manager at the ACLU of Northern California, where she oversees the program for screening and response to more than 3,000 annual requests for legal assistance.

Prior to joining the ACLU, Katie was a program coordinator at a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first-generation college students from the Bay Area. She led various program improvements related to the onboarding of large volunteer cohorts, inclusive language practices, and student-centered training events.