Katherine Wilburn

Katherine Wilburn has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Katherine currently serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Delta Dental Ins. since September 2021. In this role, they lead the Executive and Internal Communications functions, developing strategies and executing messages from the C-suite to inspire the team and enhance the customer experience.

Prior to their current role, Katherine worked at Edelman from 2015 to 2018, where they held various senior-level positions. As the Senior Vice President and Bay Area Employee Experience Practice Lead, they provided counsel on employee engagement, change management, and internal communication. Their responsibilities included pursuing new business, marketing capabilities, and ensuring excellent client service. Notable clients during their time at Edelman included PayPal, Charles Schwab, and the University of California San Francisco.

Before Edelman, Katherine worked at Gagen MacDonald as a Senior Consultant from 2008 to 2015. The firm specializes in strategy execution, employee engagement, culture change, and leadership development. Katherine played a key role in using organization brands and culture to align and motivate employees for improved business performance.

Early in their career, Katherine gained experience in public relations at Scoppechio and Vivienne Westwood, where they assisted in product launches and marketing plan development. Overall, Katherine Wilburn's work experience demonstrates their expertise in corporate communications, employee engagement, and strategy execution.

Katherine Wilburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from Wheaton College Massachusetts in 2001-2005. Katherine later pursued a Master of Science degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Boston University in 2006-2007. Most recently, they completed an Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2021.