Katherine Le Brun
About Katherine Le Brun
Katherine Le Brun serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Elevate K-12, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at companies like Wayfair, Amazon, and Meta. She has a strong background in transforming marketing teams and developing comprehensive strategies in high-ambition environments.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Katherine Le Brun serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Elevate K-12, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the marketing strategies and initiatives of the organization. Her focus includes enhancing brand visibility and driving demand generation within the education technology sector.
Previous Experience at Wayfair
Before joining Elevate K-12, Katherine worked at Wayfair as the Director of Global Employer Branding from 2021 to 2023. Based in Seattle, Washington, she operated in a remote capacity. During her tenure, she was instrumental in transforming the marketing team into a strategic, OKR-driven unit, aligning marketing efforts with broader business objectives.
Professional Background in Amazon
Katherine has extensive experience at Amazon, where she held multiple roles. She was the Head of Engagement for Amazon Smart Home Services from 2017 to 2018 and managed marketing for the Computers & Accessories Category from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Senior Vendor Manager for the Baby Category and completed an MBA internship in Retail Product Management in 2010.
Educational Qualifications
Katherine Le Brun holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and English from Western Washington University. She furthered her education with a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and an MBA from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business, specializing in Marketing and Emerging Markets.
Experience in International Development
Earlier in her career, Katherine served as a Small Enterprise Development Advisor with the United States Peace Corps in Mali from 2006 to 2008. This role provided her with valuable insights into international policy and economic development, complementing her extensive marketing experience.