Katie serves as Marketing & Events Director for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is responsible for strategic planning, marketing and overall production of Chamber events. Katie has produced events for the Chamber and partner organizations that range from small workshops or meetings to large dinners, golf tournaments, receptions and multi-day delegation trips in Sacramento, Washington D.C. and Mexico City. A native San Diegan, Katie is knowledgeable in new and old venues and vendors, which help in keeping events fresh, unique and relevant. Her notable accomplishments include creative execution in shifting to virtual and hybrid events, profitable budget and contract management, and improving the event experience and staff efficiency with mobile event applications. Prior to joining the Chamber in 2006, Katie interned at the Asian Business Association of San Diego where she assisted in events, marketing and membership development. Katie graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Communications and Minor in Economics. She previously served on the Board for the San Diego Chapter of the International Live Events Association as Vice President of Communications. She currently serves on the Board for Episcopal Community Services.