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Katelynn Whitaker

Commander · DISC type D
Global Experiences and Events marketing, Microsoft Elevate at Microsoft
📍 New York, New York, United States

Katelynn is a marketing and communications leader at Microsoft, focusing on global experiences and events. With expertise in marketing to Millennials and Gen Z, she has a passion for driving social impact through storytelling. People who have worked with her describe her as strategic, communicative, and proactive. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

Outside of her professional life, Katelynn is deeply invested in health and wellness, holding a certification as a Group Fitness Instructor. Her extensive work with philanthropies like Movember and her focus on social causes highlight a strong commitment to community involvement and making a positive impact.

She once had the incredible experience of ringing the Nasdaq closing bell to celebrate the fundraising work for mens health.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Global Experiences and Events marketing, Microsoft Elevate
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Katelynn shows up

Decisive
Strong-Willed
Risk-Taker

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Priorities

Topics Katelynn cares about

Social Impact Storytelling
Her career is focused on supporting organizations with their mission and brand objectives, with a specific passion for driving social impact through storytelling.
Event Marketing
Her current role is in Global Experiences and Events marketing at Microsoft, and she has highlighted that in-person connection and events are a major focus for her.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Global Experiences and Events marketing, Microsoft Elevate
Microsoft
11-2025
The Media Network Member
Our Third Place
1-2024 - 7-2024
Marketing Strategist
Microsoft
9-2020 - 11-2022
Founding Member
Kindred
6-2019
Marketing & Communications Consultant
Freelance
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Southern California
Journalism
City St George’s, University of London
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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