Kate is passionate about people, building companies & communities and inspiring others to harness their unique strengths and potential. 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 prides herself in building and shaping companies through culture, developing and enhancing programs that empower people, building authentic teams and coaching new managers/founders as their businesses scale and grow. Along those same lines, Kate lends her time and talent to supporting many local nonprofit and community organizations or entrepreneurs. She is proud to be the Leader of PHX Startup Week and yesPHX, through her nonprofit yesAZ. Outside of her work, she is also the proud mother of a 10-year-old and 2-year-old who serve as constant reminders of the importance of inspiring the next generations of future leaders and innovators and celebrating the daily joys of life.