Kathryn Kirkpatrick

Kathryn (Kate) Kirkpatrick is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in corporate communications and media relations. Currently serving as Vice President of Communications at Dollar Tree Stores since April 2023, Kirkpatrick previously held the position of Director of Communications at ALDI USA from January 2018 to April 2023. Prior to that, Kirkpatrick gained valuable experience at Ace Hardware Corporation, where roles included Senior Manager of Media Relations and Corporate Manager of Communications and Media Relations from March 2011 to January 2018. Earlier career highlights include serving as Public Relations & Social Media Manager at Foodmix Marketing Communications and holding various positions at Weber Shandwick Chicago, a global public relations firm. Kirkpatrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Valparaiso University and a certification in Spanish Culture and Linguistics from Universidad de Granada.