Katie is involved with CG&A marketing, branding and creative services programs. Katie brings experience in plan, presentation and material development along with a thorough understanding of messaging and project and campaign management to projects such as The Admiral at the Lake, The Urban Teacher Residency Institute and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism.

Prior to joining CG&A, Katie headed the communications efforts of Nonprofits Assistance Fund in Minneapolis. In this position she raised awareness of the organization through Web site development, media relations, event coordination and outreach to local nonprofits. In addition, Katie worked at a Minneapolis-based PR firm, Padilla Speer Beardsley, for two years and where she was a member of the technology team; she also served as a board member for Minnesota Computers for Schools.

Katie graduated with honors from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing management. During her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, listening to music and practicing yoga.