Kate Heath
About Kate Heath
Kate Heath serves as the Director of Student Entrepreneurship at The George Washington University, where she enhances entrepreneurial education and provides experiential learning opportunities for students. With a diverse background in marketing strategy and operations across several prominent companies, she has held leadership roles at Instagram, IBM, Walmart eCommerce, and Boeing.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Kate Heath serves as the Director of Student Entrepreneurship at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, she collaborates with faculty, staff, and alumni to create experiential learning opportunities in entrepreneurship for students across all GW schools. She leads initiatives such as the GW Innovation Exchange and the Innovator Access Program, which aim to enhance entrepreneurial education and support the development of entrepreneurial skills among students.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Strategy
Kate Heath has held several significant positions in marketing and strategy prior to her current role. She worked at Instagram as the Head of Marketing Strategy & Operations for nine months in 2019-2020. Before that, she was the Associate Director of Marketing Strategy & Business Operations at Walmart eCommerce from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Chief of Staff for Business Development & Strategy at Boeing from 2012 to 2015, and as a Senior Consultant at IBM Global Business Services from 2004 to 2008.
Educational Background
Kate Heath has a strong educational background in public policy and business. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from Duke University from 1997 to 2001. She later obtained her MBA from The George Washington University - School of Business, studying International Business, Strategic Management, and Public Policy from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she participated in an MBA Exchange program at ESSEC Business School in Paris in 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Kate Heath began her career with various internships and early roles that laid the foundation for her future in business and policy. She interned as a Business Development Intern at Lockheed Martin in 2009 and worked as a Policy Intern at techUK in London in 2000. She also served as a Legislative Correspondent for the United States Senate from 2002 to 2004, gaining experience in governmental operations and communication.
Leadership in Entrepreneurial Initiatives
In her current position at The George Washington University, Kate Heath directs the New Venture Competition, which is designed to foster entrepreneurial skills among students. Her leadership in initiatives like the GW Innovation Exchange demonstrates her commitment to enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the university and providing students with valuable opportunities to develop their business acumen.