Kate Sinnott is an experienced media and sponsorship professional currently serving as the Director of East Coast at NPR since February 2016, where responsibilities include cultivating strategic partnerships with brands and managing a dynamic sales team across New York and DC. Prior to NPR, Kate held multiple roles at Merkley + Partners from April 2011 to March 2016, including Senior Account Executive and Associate Media Director, leading media strategies for high-profile clients across various sectors. Earlier experience includes positions at Initiative, Universal McCann, and P.R.omotion!, where Kate contributed to media planning and marketing strategies for well-known brands. Kate holds a BA in English and Art History from Rutgers University, completed in 2006.