Katherine Root

Katherine Root is an experienced design professional with a strong background in user experience and product design. Currently serving as the Head of Design at Manta Cares since May 2025, Katherine previously held the position of Director of Design at Mighty Networks, where responsibilities included defining product vision and enhancing user experience during significant growth. Katherine's design expertise spans various roles, including Senior Product Designer and Product Designer at Mighty Networks, where key contributions involved mentoring new employees, developing a scalable design system, and leading multifaceted design projects. Additional experience includes roles at the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, Simply Hired, CircleBlack, Inc., Copper, Launch Design, LLC, SRI International - AIC, and Get In Sell Out. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Washington.