Katherine is a visionary leader who communicates and builds trust effectively with all stakeholders. She is recognized for driving innovation, inclusion and delivering superior results. She is a regular speaker at national and international conferences on a range of topics including communications strategy, diversity, equity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and leadership.

As Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs at Sodexo North America, Katherine was responsible for developing comprehensive and integrated communications strategies for building trusted relationships and brand reputation with employees, stakeholders, clients, and prospects in both Canada and the US. 

Prior to joining Sodexo in 2011, Katherine held positions in the healthcare, automotive, amateur sport, and telecom sectors in both Canada and Australia.   

Katherine has an Honours degree in Rhetoric and Professional Writing from the University of Waterloo, a Management Certificate from Carleton University with a concentration in Marketing, and a Diploma in International Trade from FITT.