Mary-Kate Smitherman

Mary-Kate Smitherman has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Mary-Kate is currently working as the Senior Director of Communications at Oatly since July 2021. Prior to that, they held various roles at Derris from 2013 to 2021, including Managing Director, Director, Account Supervisor, and Senior Account Executive. At Derris, they worked with clients such as Supergoop!, Rothy's, Kate Spade, and Sweetgreen, among others. Before joining Derris, Mary-Kate worked at Edelman from 2010 to 2013, where they held positions of Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, and Assistant Account Executive, providing client counsel and leading communication strategies for T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. Mary-Kate also has experience working as an Integrated Sales Planner at Newsweek and as a Page Program member at CBS News.

Mary-Kate Smitherman attended Indiana University Bloomington from 2004 to 2008, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communications. In 2007, they also briefly studied at Lorenzo de' Medici, The Italian International Institute, focusing on Communications and Art History.