Kate Cartagena
About Kate Cartagena
Kate Cartagena serves as the Associate Director of Youth Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in youth organizing, having previously held various roles at Planned Parenthood and other organizations, including a focus on building partnerships and managing campaign teams.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood
Kate Cartagena serves as the Associate Director of Youth Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In this role, she has been responsible for integrating youth organizing into national, state, and local campaigns since 2020. She manages a team of three individuals and provides direct support to organizers. Additionally, she develops and directs the vision and budget for the Planned Parenthood Generation Action program, focusing on building external youth organizing partner relationships.
Previous Experience at Planned Parenthood
Before her current position, Kate Cartagena held multiple roles at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She worked as a National Campus Organizer from 2015 to 2020, where she focused on campus-based initiatives. She then transitioned to the role of Youth Organizing Program Manager from 2018 to 2020, overseeing youth engagement efforts in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her experience at Planned Parenthood of Nassau County, Inc. included roles as Public Affairs Coordinator and Public Affairs Intern, contributing to outreach and advocacy efforts.
Educational Background
Kate Cartagena earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature and Creative Writing from Adelphi University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2014. During her time at the university, she also worked as a Dean of Arts and Sciences Student Worker and as a Resident Assistant, gaining valuable experience in student engagement and support.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Kate Cartagena began her career with a Public Affairs Internship at Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 2012. She also held various positions at Planned Parenthood of Nassau County, Inc., including Public Affairs Intern and Family Planning Benefit Program Outreach Assistant. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Ambassador at LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, where she developed customer service skills and product knowledge.