Kent District Library
Katie Blakeslee possesses a diverse professional background with extensive experience in project management, editorial roles, and customer service. Currently, Katie serves as an Assistant Branch Librarian and Project Management Office Administrative Assistant at Kent District Library, supporting day-to-day operations and project documentation. In parallel, Katie works as a Manga Letterer for Kodansha Ltd. and Yen Press, specializing in digitally typesetting and retouching manga for English publications. Previous roles include Associate Editor at Seventh S Literary, Assistant Store Manager at Starbucks, and Adjunct Faculty at City Colleges of Chicago, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and editorial skills. Katie holds a Master of Arts in Writing & Publishing from DePaul University and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Language and Literature and Art & Design from the University of Michigan.