About Katie
I built my career as a communication advisor to the nerdiest among us: scientists, engineers, attorneys, regulators and policy wonks. Basically, I help nerds communicate better with regular humans. I’m a nerd whisperer, if you will.
My professional roots are in journalism and the bulk of my career has been in public service – mostly environmental agencies with a dash of transportation. My recent jump to the private sector has been successful, probably because nerds at for-profit and non-profit organizations need help communicating, too.
Like any good Pacific Northwesterner, I love coffee, IPA and the outdoors. My husband and I have a daughter, and we are baffled by how she ended up being so awesome. I aspire to creating an Instagram-worthy minimalist home and workspace, but I can’t find my copy of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. After an active life of ballet, snowboarding, running and hiking, I’m learning to live with hip dysplasia, the bright side of which is that I have a newly discovered and limitless empathy for retrievers everywhere.
I built my career as a communication advisor to the nerdiest among us: scientists, engineers, attorneys, regulators and policy wonks. Basically, I help nerds communicate better with regular humans. I’m a nerd whisperer, if you will.
My professional roots are in journalism and the bulk of my career has been in public service – mostly environmental agencies with a dash of transportation. My recent jump to the private sector has been successful, probably because nerds at for-profit and non-profit organizations need help communicating, too.
Like any good Pacific Northwesterner, I love coffee, IPA and the outdoors. My husband and I have a daughter, and we are baffled by how she ended up being so awesome. I aspire to creating an Instagram-worthy minimalist home and workspace, but I can’t find my copy of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. After an active life of ballet, snowboarding, running and hiking, I’m learning to live with hip dysplasia, the bright side of which is that I have a newly discovered and limitless empathy for retrievers everywhere.
Services
Communication Strategy
Whether you’re looking for a quick gut check or a comprehensive plan, I’ll work with you to establish your position, craft your story and get it in front of just the right people.
Media Relations
Trying to get your story out or respond to reporter inquiries can be daunting. I’m the trusted partner you need to navigate the media landscape, develop the perfect pitch and prepare talking points that help you share your perspective.
Crisis Communication
When things go wrong, it feels like everyone wants an answer yesterday. I can help by planning and executing a rapid and strategic response that considers the needs of your internal and external audiences and aligns with your values.
Content, Strategically
Whether you need microcopy, tweets, blogs, news releases, op-eds, webpages or white papers, I craft content that shapes your reputation and elevates your profile, and place it where it efficiently and effectively maximizes the message for your audience.
Get in Touch
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