Katie Garagozzo
About Katie Garagozzo
Katie Garagozzo serves as the Senior Director of Communications and PR at Shift5, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in public relations and media strategy, she specializes in crafting authentic brand narratives, particularly in the cybersecurity and data sectors.
Work at Shift5
Katie Garagozzo has been serving as the Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations at Shift5 since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's public image and managing communications strategies within the cybersecurity and data sectors. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Director of Communications and Public Relations at Shift5 for seven months in 2021. Her work at Shift5 emphasizes the importance of authentic storytelling and aligning brand narratives with the company's mission.
Education and Expertise
Katie Garagozzo earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Gonzaga University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in communications and public relations. She specializes in helping businesses communicate their stories effectively, with a focus on authenticity, authority, and novelty. This expertise is particularly relevant in her current role, where she addresses the unique challenges of public relations in the cybersecurity and data sectors.
Background
Katie Garagozzo's professional journey includes significant experience in public relations and media strategy. She began her career as an intern in PR and communications at the Make-A-Wish Foundation from 2009 to 2010. Following this, she worked as an Account Coordinator at Blanc & Otus in 2011. She then joined Mission North, where she advanced from Media Strategist to Director of Media Strategy between 2016 and 2021, gaining valuable experience in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Katie Garagozzo has demonstrated a strong emphasis on building brand narratives that align with a company's mission and vision. Her work has contributed to effective communication strategies in various organizations, particularly in the cybersecurity and data sectors. Her ability to craft authentic stories has been a key aspect of her professional achievements, helping businesses enhance their public image and engage with their audiences.