Katie Baynes

Katie Baynes is an experienced communications professional currently serving as an Operating Partner, Marketing Partner, and Communications Partner at Andreessen Horowitz since July 2016. Previously, Katie held a role focused on corporate, product, and executive communications at Square from May 2011 to June 2016, contributing to the company's rapid growth from a startup to a publicly traded entity. Earlier career experience includes a position in communications and brand at Virgin America, where significant growth occurred during Katie's tenure, and an associate role at Sparkpr, specializing in public relations for high-profile clients, including the launch of the PlayStation Lilac PSP. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, PR, and Journalism from Boston College.