Kate Y.
About Kate Y.
Kate Y. serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator at Technovation, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in public health and political science, with previous roles at various organizations including the Human Rights Campaign and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Work at Technovation
Kate Y. has been employed at Technovation since 2020, initially serving as the Fundraising Coordinator. In 2021, she transitioned to the role of Community Engagement Coordinator. In her current position, she focuses on enhancing community involvement and support for Technovation's initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of empowering young women in technology.
Previous Experience
Before joining Technovation, Kate Y. held several internships. She worked as a Government Affairs Intern at the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, D.C. for three months in 2019. Prior to that, she served as an Administrative Assistant at Technovation for three months in 2019. Additionally, she completed a Communications Internship at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography from 2016 to 2017 and worked as a Pharmacy Administration Intern at Kaiser Permanente in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kate Y. earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health with a minor in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. She attended the university from 2015 to 2019, gaining knowledge and skills relevant to her roles in community engagement and health policy. Her educational background supports her work in non-profit organizations and community-focused initiatives.
Internship Experience
Kate Y. has diverse internship experience that includes roles at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography as both a Communications Intern and an Undergraduate Research Assistant. Her research assistantship lasted four months in 2018, contributing to her understanding of scientific communication. These internships provided her with foundational skills applicable to her current roles in community engagement and fundraising.