Kate Cooper
About Kate Cooper
Kate Cooper serves as the Public Policy Lead at Stepful, having previously held leadership roles at General Assembly and Codecademy. She has a strong educational background with an MBA from Stanford University and a BA in History from the University of Virginia.
Current Role at Stepful
Kate Cooper serves as the Public Policy Lead at Stepful, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing public policy initiatives that align with the organization's mission. Based in New York, New York, she brings her extensive experience in operations and policy to enhance Stepful's impact in the education and workforce development sectors.
Previous Experience at General Assembly
Before joining Stepful, Kate Cooper worked at General Assembly as Chief of Staff from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in New York, she was responsible for overseeing operations and supporting strategic initiatives. Her role involved collaborating with various teams to enhance the organization's educational offerings and operational efficiency.
Experience at Codecademy
Kate Cooper held the position of Chief of Staff at Codecademy from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she contributed to the company's growth and operational strategy. Her work involved coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with Codecademy's educational goals, further solidifying her expertise in the edtech sector.
Educational Background
Kate Cooper earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in public policy and operations.
Early Career and Operations Management
Kate's early career includes significant roles in educational organizations. She served as the Director of Operations at Nashville Preparatory Charter School from 2012 to 2014. She also worked at RePublic Schools, first as a Trailblazer from 2014 to 2015 and then as Director of Growth and Advancement from 2015 to 2017. These positions contributed to her expertise in managing operations and driving growth in educational settings.