Katie Brunner

Katie Brunner currently serves as the Director of Forensics at Minnesota State University, Mankato, having transitioned from the role of Assistant Director. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, mentoring graduate coaches, securing travel funding, and collaborating with admissions to recruit new team members. Prior experience includes Assistant Director of Speech & Debate at Simpson College, where coaching various speech events and supporting program operations were key duties. Katie's background also includes serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and a writer/editor for Partnership magazine at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Fine Arts in Communication Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato.