Katie Durkin

Katie Durkin is an experienced social media manager with a strong background in environmental education and public engagement. Currently serving as the Manager of Social Media at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry since March 2022, Katie oversees multiple platforms, engaging an audience of over 400,000. Prior experience includes a role as Social Media Coordinator at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, where content strategies led to significant follower growth, and multiple positions focused on environmental education and programming across various organizations. A Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Systems, Environment and Society from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign supports Katie's expertise in effectively communicating complex topics to diverse audiences.