Katie Fayard

Advancement Associate

Katie Fayard is a Nashville native with a background in fundraising, advancement, volunteer leadership, event planning, and strategic communications. Before returning home to Nashville, she spent nearly a decade in New York City, where she built her career in advertising and managed global events for leading agencies. She later transitioned into development roles at Vanderbilt University and The Harpeth Hall School before serving as Chair of the Harding Art Show in 2024.

As the mother of a school-aged daughter and the wife of an avid duck hunter, Katie believes that protecting Tennessee’s families and respecting our state’s outdoor traditions can, and should, go hand in hand. She is passionate about building relationships with donors and supporters who believe in practical, bipartisan solutions that save lives while honoring responsible firearm ownership. Katie is proud to help advance Voices for a Safer Tennessee’s mission by connecting generous supporters with the work that is making communities across the state safer.