Project Angel Heart Welcomes Respected Executives to its 2025 Board
The Project Angel Heart Board of Directors is pleased to welcome two new board members starting in January 2025: Carissa McCabe, founding partner at GFM|CenterTable; and Kate Thies, chief operating officer and treasurer at a private foundation.
“We are thrilled to welcome these two outstanding professionals to our board of directors. Their deep professional expertise, combined with their firsthand experience as dedicated Project Angel Heart volunteers, make them invaluable additions to our organization. We look forward to their insights and impact as we prepare and deliver more medically tailored meals to more Coloradans than ever before,” said Project Angel Heart Board Chair Heather Miller.
Carissa McCabe, founding partner, GFM|CenterTable
Carissa brings nearly 30 years of experience in integrated communications strategy. A founding partner at GFM|CenterTable, her expertise spans diverse industries, including health care, nonprofit, food and beverage, and government. She has guided high-profile clients such as Starbucks, Children’s Hospital Colorado, the City and County of Denver, and many more, through successful large-scale communication efforts, employee recruitment campaigns, and organizational change.
Within the agency, Carissa spearheads GFM|CenterTable’s talent acquisition and development efforts.
In addition to delivering meals with Project Angel Heart, Carissa dedicates her time to volunteering for projects with her kids’ schools.
Kate Thies, chief operating officer and treasurer, private foundation
Kate spent more than 20 years committed to a career in commercial banking. Her expertise focused on treasury management, where she helped commercial organizations establish and implement effective and efficient cash management strategies to support both day-to-day and long-term financial goals. During this time, she worked for banks including Wachovia, Vectra Bank, and Wells Fargo in New Jersey, New York, and Colorado. Kate retired from commercial banking in 2021 to dedicate her time to philanthropic endeavors, including delivering medically tailored meals for Project Angel Heart. Kate also now manages a private foundation that provides financial support to Colorado nonprofits.
Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration, an MBA in marketing, the CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) credential, and is a licensed Realtor in Colorado.