Katie Metz is a nationally recognized leader in disability inclusion and financial empowerment. She serves as Director of Inclusive Financial Strategies at National Disability Institute, where she leads the Disability Inclusive Financial Counseling (DIFC) initiative, NDI’s multi-city strategy focused on advancing financial equity for people with disabilities by embedding disability inclusive practices into financial and housing counseling systems nationwide.

Throughout her tenure at NDI, Metz has served in a variety of leadership and programmatic roles, including developing financial wellness trainings, tools, and resources, serving as an active trainer and technical assistance provider for professionals and organizations across the country. In her current role, she oversees cross-sector partnerships, capacity-building initiatives, and technical assistance that support financial and housing counselors, community organizations, and local governments in better serving people with disabilities. Her work emphasizes systems change, sustainable service models, and data-informed strategies that expand access to inclusive financial services.

With more than 25 years of experience across the nonprofit, government, and private sectors, Metz has dedicated her career to advancing disability inclusive economic opportunity. Prior to joining NDI, she served as Manager of Disabled Services and ADA Coordinator for the City of Jacksonville, leading public-sector disability access and compliance initiatives.

Through her leadership, Metz continues to strengthen inclusive financial systems and expand equitable pathways to economic security and independence for people with disabilities.