About Kate
Product strategist, team catalyst, and systems thinker. I help teams turn ideas into outcomes.
About Kate
Product strategist, team catalyst, and systems thinker. I help teams turn ideas into outcomes.
I’m a product leader with a background in Theatre and Psychology, blending creativity and analytical thinking to drive product success.
I specialize in guiding teams from initial concept through to market-ready solutions, ensuring each step is grounded in user-centered design and strategic insight.
✨ My Approach
I believe in the power of storytelling, active listening, and quick synthesis to catalyze great ideas and uncover opportunities. My approach is collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on building relationships that foster innovation and growth.
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Discovery & Strategy
Understanding your business, users, and goals to align on a clear, actionable strategy.
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Discovery & Strategy
Understanding your business, users, and goals to align on a clear, actionable strategy.
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Discovery & Strategy
Understanding your business, users, and goals to align on a clear, actionable strategy.
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Ideation & Prototyping
Creating wireframes and prototypes to map out structure and flow, ensuring a smooth user journey.
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Ideation & Prototyping
Creating wireframes and prototypes to map out structure and flow, ensuring a smooth user journey.
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Ideation & Prototyping
Creating wireframes and prototypes to map out structure and flow, ensuring a smooth user journey.
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Design & Development
Translating ideas into high-fidelity designs and working closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation.
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Design & Development
Translating ideas into high-fidelity designs and working closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation.
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Design & Development
Translating ideas into high-fidelity designs and working closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation.
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Testing & Iteration
Using feedback and testing insights to refine the design, ensuring effectiveness and user satisfaction.
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Testing & Iteration
Using feedback and testing insights to refine the design, ensuring effectiveness and user satisfaction.
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Testing & Iteration
Using feedback and testing insights to refine the design, ensuring effectiveness and user satisfaction.
Experience and Expertise
With 12+ years of experience across startups, enterprise orgs, and government teams, I specialize in turning ambiguity into clarity - and shipping the right thing, faster. From health tech and fintech to defense and social impact, I bring a balance of curiosity, systems thinking, and sharp product judgment to every engagement.
I’ve led cross-functional teams, coached PMs, and helped launch products that serve everyone from NASA operators to menopausal women navigating hormone care. My sweet spot is where big, messy challenges meet high-stakes outcomes.
Product Strategy & Visioning
Framing the problem, defining outcomes, and rallying teams around a shared north star.
Discovery & Research
Leading interviews, synthesizing insights, and designing user-centered experiments that drive validation.
Roadmapping & Prioritization
Building outcome-based plans, aligning stakeholders, and ruthlessly focusing on what matters most.
Cross-functional Facilitation
Bridging product, engineering, and design—especially when things get complicated or fuzzy.
Product Leadership Coaching
Supporting emerging PMs and founding teams with tools, systems, and tough love.
Delivery Optimization
Diagnosing blockers, fixing rituals, and helping teams move from output to impact.
Tools
Notion, Figma, Miro, Linear, Google Suite, Slack workflows, and whatever else helps get the job done.
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
