Kate Demarest

Kate (Lastinger) Demarest, CMM, possesses extensive experience in event management and marketing across various organizations. Currently serving as Senior Director of Global Events at GitLab, Kate has previously held significant roles at Dell Boomi, NCR Corporation, and Leadership Monroe, including Director of Global Marketing & Event Management and President of Leadership Monroe. Kate's background in experiential marketing and brand management is complemented by an educational foundation from Georgia Baptist School of Nursing, completed between 1987 and 1990.