Katie Bolger
About Katie Bolger
Katie Bolger serves as the Community Lead and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programme Manager at Web Summit, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Science in Equality Studies from University College Dublin and has previous experience in various roles focused on fundraising and community engagement.
Work at Web Summit
Katie Bolger currently serves as Community Lead and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programme Manager at Web Summit, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she creates strategic initiatives that address key issues such as equity of access, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility within the tech industry and host cities. She has developed a company-wide programme for equity, diversity, and inclusion that integrates with all aspects of Web Summit events, including content and attendee accessibility. Her focus is on building meaningful relationships between community programmes and partners, founders, investors, speakers, and media to tackle diversity and inclusion challenges in the tech sector.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at Web Summit, Katie Bolger held several positions that contributed to her expertise in community engagement and fundraising. She worked as Head of Volunteers at Web Summit from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as Events and Fundraising Officer at Trócaire from 2015 to 2018. She also worked as Development Officer at Egale Canada Human Rights Trust for seven months in 2014 and as Campaign Coordinator at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada for three months in the same year. Additionally, she was Manager of Direct Fundraising at CPS Fundraising from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Katie Bolger earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University College Dublin, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Equality Studies from the same institution, completing her studies in 2012. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in social issues, which informs her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the tech industry.
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
In her current role, Katie Bolger emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. She has developed initiatives that aim to create equitable access and improve sustainability within the sector. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including community programmes, partners, and media, to address the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in technology. Through her efforts, she aims to foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse voices and perspectives.