Years of experience: 18

MarketingAdvisorConsultingLife CoachingCommunications ManagerEngagement Manager

Trust Score

Exceptionally trusted; proven professional excellence.

80%
Katie's Career Path
Senior Communications Strategist and Associate PrincipalJan. 2022 -
Present
Woodard & CurranSenior Communications Strategist and Associate Principal
Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesIn this role, I head the public outreach and support strategy on behalf of Woodard & Curran clients. I also steer communications for crises and public relations in addition to representing agencies' water-related issues and government needs. Currently, I’m building the organization’s Communication Services Department. ✓ Overturned public opinion on a multimillion-dollar design-build project t...
Director of Communications and ConservationNov. 2017 -
Jan. 2022
Coachella Valley Water DistrictDirector of Communications and Conservation
Palm Desert, CaliforniaI partnered with district and department heads on strategic planning and presented ideas to the Board of Directors. Additionally, I oversaw large-scale, multiyear, complex programs and initiatives that spanned all internal and external communications, legislative advocacy, district policy objectives, and compliance. ✓ Integrated technology into a 20-year-old communications strategy after buil...
Conservation ManagerAug. 2015 -
Jan. 2022
Palm Desert, California, United StatesI steered the rollout of district-wide and departmental strategic planning initiatives. I also represented district leadership at regulation meetings with the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Department of Water Resources. Additionally, I engaged with government and business entities and community members. ✓ Served as an integral member of a six-agency team that advocate...