Katie Cimet

Katie joined The Umbrella in 2014 and currently serves as Director of Development, providing strategic leadership for fundraising and donor engagement efforts that advance the organization’s artistic and community-centered mission. Over the past decade, she has led initiatives including the headliner Concert Series and annual Artrageous Galas, supported the Building the Arts Capital Campaign, and helped grow and steward The Umbrella’s community of Leadership Donors.

Katie is deeply committed to The Umbrella’s role as a true arts center—one that cultivates creativity, supports artists of all ages, and weaves the arts into everyday life. She enjoys building meaningful relationships and connecting people’s passions with opportunities to support The Umbrella’s programs, events, and long-term impact.

Raised in a musical family, Katie’s love of the arts began early, from dancing to her grandfather’s harmonica to participating in dance, visual art, music, and theater. Her experiences span both local and global stages, including performances in Italy and at Carnegie Hall, as well as studying music and dance traditions in Ghana. An avid traveler, she continues to explore the arts wherever she goes.

Katie holds a master’s degree in Arts Administration from Boston University and lives in Acton with her husband, Charlie, and their three children. She also serves on the board of the Infant Toddler Children’s Center (ITC) in Acton.