Katy Lynch
About Katy Lynch
Katy Lynch is the Co-Founder and Chief Communications Officer of Codeverse and serves as a Camp CEO® Mentor for the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana. With a background in business development and social media, she has contributed to various organizations and has been recognized in major media outlets.
Work at Codeverse
Katy Lynch serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Communications Officer at Codeverse, a position she has held since 2017. Under her leadership, Codeverse has expanded its reach to cities such as Boston, Houston, and Westchester. Lynch played a significant role in the acquisition of Codeverse by Nerdy, Inc. (NYSE: NRDY) in 2022, contributing to the company's strategic growth and development in the tech education sector.
Current Role as Camp CEO Mentor
Since 2017, Katy Lynch has been a Camp CEO Mentor with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana. In this role, she engages with young girls, providing mentorship and guidance to help them develop leadership skills and confidence. Her involvement reflects her commitment to empowering the next generation of female leaders in her community.
Previous Work Experience
Katy Lynch has a diverse professional background. She worked at Manifest Digital as the Head of Business Development from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she was involved with Where I've Been as Business Development/Head of Social Media from 2008 to 2010. She also served as President and Co-Founder of SocialKaty, Inc. from 2010 to 2014, which was later acquired by Manifest. Additionally, she held the position of CEO at Techweek from 2015 to 2016 and worked at Abercrombie & Fitch as a Manager and Recruiter from 2007 to 2008.
Media Features and Recognition
Katy Lynch has been featured in several major media outlets, including Forbes, NBC, Inc., WGN, Huffington Post, FOX, and Today.com. She has also appeared in local publications such as the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald. Lynch received the Smart Cookies Award from the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, recognizing her contributions to the community and her advocacy for women in technology.
Mentorship and Advocacy
In addition to her professional roles, Katy Lynch serves as a mentor and advisor to various organizations, including FWD.us, Chicago Innovation, Women Tech Founders, and MsTech. She actively participates in discussions aimed at increasing the representation of women in software engineering and has contributed to initiatives that promote diversity in the tech industry.