Katie Desch
About Katie Desch
Katie Desch is a Communications Specialist at Maximus with expertise in digital marketing and social media management.
Current Role at Maximus
Katie Desch currently works as a Communications Specialist at Maximus, a position she has held since 2020. Based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, her role involves managing communications strategies and ensuring effective information dissemination within the company. She has been with Maximus for several years, initially joining as a Communications Coordinator.
Professional Experience in Communications
Katie Desch has accumulated extensive experience in communications, including various roles before her current position at Maximus. She started as a Communications Coordinator at Maximus in 2019, initially holding this position remotely from State College, PA. Katie also served as a Corporate Communications Intern at Maximus in 2019, gaining hands-on experience in the company's communications department.
Educational Background
Katie Desch holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Advertising and Public Relations and in Italian Language and Literature from Penn State University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she attended The Umbra Institute for a semester abroad in 2018, focusing on Italian Studies. Her high school education was completed at Voorhees High School from 2012 to 2016.
Interest in International Relations
Katie Desch has a strong interest in international relations and aims to widen her career on a global scale. Her academic background in Italian Studies and experience studying abroad have fueled her passion for exploring and integrating diverse cultural perspectives in her professional endeavors.
Previous Internships and Roles
Katie Desch's professional journey includes various internships and roles that have cemented her expertise in communications and social media management. She was a Social Media Intern at Penn State World Campus from 2018 to 2019, and a Media Intern at Penn State College of the Liberal Arts in 2017. Additionally, she served as the Public Relations Coordinator for The Penn State Thespian Society from 2019 to 2020 and the Communications Chair for the Penn State Dance Marathon from 2018 to 2019.