The Fractional Catalyst
Katie Mehnert is a systems thinker and results-driven leader, architecting strategies that drive both people and financial performance to build more successful and sustainable companies. As the founder of ALLY Energy, Katie has spent over a decade transforming the energy industry by fostering innovation, talent, and culture. Her work bridges the oil and gas and renewable sectors, creating a unified approach to workforce and workplace evolution.
Katie’s leadership is rooted in delivering measurable outcomes. Her expertise extends to energy strategy and policy, having served as an Ambassador to the U.S. Department of Energy under both the Trump and Biden Administrations and as a member of the National Petroleum Council. Katie’s ability to align business goals with sustainable practices has made her a trusted advisor to corporations, private equity firms, and startups, driving innovation in energy and technology.
A dynamic speaker and author, Katie’s thought leadership has been featured on platforms including NASDAQ, CNN, FOX, and Newsweek. Her upcoming book, The Ask (2025), continues her mission to inspire actionable systems change. She has also led groundbreaking initiatives, including hosting the first-ever Energy Human Capital Markets Day on Wall Street and ringing the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Her influence extends to impactful documentaries such as Hot Money (2021), produced by Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges and retired NATO General Wesley Clark, The Rational Middle's Just Transition (2022), and Dirty Nasty People (2023).
A founder of initiatives such as Allies in Energy, Houston Energy and Climate Week, and Houston AI, Katie is dedicated to advancing energy literacy, workforce development, and artificial intelligence integration across sectors. She advises organizations on leveraging innovation to achieve sustainable growth, ensuring that businesses are not only prepared for the future but are actively shaping it.
Katie is a marathon runner, having completed London, Chicago, New York, and Berlin. She and her husband Mark, along with their 14-year-old daughter, Ally, live in Houston's Energy Corridor.