Kate is passionate about people, building companies & communities, and inspiring others to harness their unique strengths and potential, both in and out of the office. She has been working with startups since 2005 and has served as the Head of Talent and People for companies based in Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin, Denver, New York, and Phoenix. She has earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Rogers Williams University and a master’s from Northeastern University in Corporate and Organizational Communication with a dual focus on Human Resource Management. Additionally, Kate lends her time and talent to support the entrepreneurial community in Arizona. She runs the umbrella organization for Phoenix Startup Week, #yesPHX, ThrivePHX, StartupTogetherAZ and April is for Entrepreneurs in Arizona.