Kate Batten, M.Ed.
About Kate Batten, M.Ed.
Kate Batten, M.Ed., serves as the Head of Product at Athena Alliance, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in project management and product development, she has held various roles in educational and business settings, demonstrating a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to enhancing organizational efficiency.
Current Role at Athena Alliance
Kate Batten serves as the Head of Product at Athena Alliance, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for leading product design and development initiatives that are recognized for their value by both members and B2B partners. Batten's leadership style emphasizes collaboration, motivating a global team of engineers, designers, and project managers to work effectively together. Her contributions have significantly increased efficiency and collaboration across all departments within the organization.
Previous Experience at Athena Rising Foundation
Batten worked at Athena Rising Foundation in two capacities. Initially, she served as Project Manager for six months in 2020, where she focused on managing various projects. Later that year, she took on the role of Head of Product for three months, further developing her expertise in product management within a nonprofit context.
Professional Background at Western Washington University
Kate Batten's professional journey includes significant experience at Western Washington University, where she worked from 2010 to 2015. During this time, she held two positions: Student Services for International Programs and Faculty. Her roles involved supporting international students and contributing to academic programs, which enhanced her understanding of intercultural dynamics in education.
Education and Qualifications
Batten holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree, specializing in Adult and Higher Education, from Western Washington University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the same institution. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in product management and leadership, particularly in understanding the needs of diverse user groups.
Consulting Experience at Digitally Evergreen
Since 2019, Kate Batten has worked as a Business Consultant at Digitally Evergreen. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge and experience to assist clients in developing effective business strategies. Her consulting work complements her product management expertise, allowing her to leverage insights gained from various industries to benefit her clients.