Katy Napotnik
About Katy Napotnik
Katy Napotnik serves as the Director of Communications for Upward Mobility Initiatives at the Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in public policy and has held various roles in communications and project coordination throughout her career.
Current Role at Urban Institute
Katy Napotnik serves as the Director of Communications for Upward Mobility Initiatives at Urban Institute. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she collaborates with leaders in the mobility field to provide insights and tools to a variety of audiences. She is responsible for conceptualizing and directing projects in partnership with external communications partners and consultants. Additionally, she enhances the communications team infrastructure to maximize the impact of Urban Institute's mobility insights.
Previous Experience at Urban Institute
Before her current role, Katy Napotnik worked at Urban Institute as the Director of Audience Engagement Strategy from 2017 to 2023. During her six years in this position, she focused on engaging diverse audiences with the institute's research and findings. Her experience in audience engagement contributed to the effectiveness of Urban Institute's communications efforts.
Career Background in Communications
Katy Napotnik has a diverse background in communications and project coordination. She worked as a Project Coordinator at DDC Advocacy from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she served as an Editorial and Production Assistant at the International Broadcasting Bureau for three months in 2011. These roles provided her with foundational skills in project management and editorial processes.
Educational Background
Katy Napotnik holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Sonoma State University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in policy and communications.