Bridge Builder.
Problem Solver.
Technical Translator.
Where strategic vision meets tactical execution. I help organizations transform complexity into clarity, delivering technical solutions and strategic guidance that center the humans they serve, whether they're in government, nonprofit, or building the next big thing.
Strategic implementation that actually works
Startup Speed in Highly Regulated Environments
I know how to move fast without breaking things, even when the pressure is on
Bilingual: Engineer and Executive
I translate in both directions to prevent the Amelia Bedelia problem: everyone's technically doing what was asked, but nobody's getting what they need.
The Government Whisperer for Startups
I know how to navigate procurement, compliance, and stakeholder relationships that make or break your product
AI Realist
I cut through the hype to deploy AI strategically, enhancing human judgment without burning through your budget or your values.
Meet Katya
I'm the unicorn consultant you've been looking for—someone who speaks fluently to software engineers and executives, who understands both startup velocity and government compliance.
As a therapist turned technical strategist, I've spent over a decade leading large-scale technical implementations across state government, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. I've managed digital transformation initiatives, crisis responses, and built systems serving hundreds of thousands of people. I've been on both sides, the government buyer evaluating technology and the technical leader implementing it.
Now I'm bringing that experience to Rock Dove Strategy, bridging worlds that rarely understand each other. I translate between leadership, engineers, compliance officers, and frontline teams—navigating rapid growth, complex regulations, and competing stakeholder needs while keeping humans at the center.
Whether you're scaling fast, managing compliance, or trying to get technical and non-technical teams aligned, I've been there and know how to make it work.
Who I work with
Government Agencies navigating digital transformation and regulatory compliance
Nonprofits scaling impact through better systems and data strategy, implementing new databases, CRMs, grant management systems, or donor platforms
Civic Tech Startups building technology for government and social good—I help you understand your customers - responding to RFPs, understanding procurement, or building for government buyers
Mission-Driven Companies needing someone who speaks both startup and government
Organizations in Crisis needing rapid, reliable implementation
Leaders Exploring AI who need honest assessment and governance frameworks before jumping in
AI should be deployed thoughtfully and ethically—as a strategic tool, not a solution in search of a problem.
I help organizations:
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Ask the right questions before deploying AI
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Build governance that protects privacy and prevents bias
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Implement solutions that enhance (not replace) human judgment
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Navigate regulatory uncertainty with confidence
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Design for efficiency, implement AI that delivers value without burning through your budget on unnecessary tokens and compute
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Say "no" to AI when traditional solutions work better
I'm not here to sell you AI—I'm here to help you use it wisely, if it's right for your mission.