I'm Kathryn (Katie) Matott, a strategic communications and public relations leader with more than 20 years of experience. Whether navigating institutional change or championing community engagement, I help organizations tell stories that resonate, inspire, and drive results.
Explore my work, and let’s connect about what thoughtful communication can do.
With decades of experience leading strategic communications, marketing, and public relations across higher education, healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, I’ve developed a reputation as a versatile, forward-thinking communicator who can both craft the message and build the system behind it.
From launching regional branding initiatives and managing digital transformation to coordinating crisis communications and driving community engagement, I’ve led cross-functional teams and high-stakes campaigns that align storytelling with institutional strategy.
My career began in broadcast media, evolved through national advertising, and expanded into healthcare and higher education, where I’ve overseen marketing operations, digital strategy, stakeholder outreach, legislative communications, and executive messaging. Whether I’m designing a grassroots campaign or advising a leadership team on accreditation communications, my approach is grounded in clarity, creativity, and measurable impact.
In every role, I focus on building trust, strengthening organizational identity, and connecting people to purpose. I thrive in mission-driven environments where communication is key to transformation and where results are measured not just in reach, but in real-world impact.
20+ years in strategic communications across public and private sectors
Executive leadership experience in branding, PR, enrollment marketing, and internal communications
Led high-impact campaigns in higher education, rural healthcare, and corporate retail
Expert in digital strategy, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis response
Consultant and advisor to nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community initiatives
Passionate about aligning communications with organizational vision and values
