Alayna Cate

Alayna Cate is an experienced professional in arts, education, and partnership development. Currently serving as Director of Partnerships at PENCIL since April 2021, Alayna previously held the role of Partnership Manager at the same organization. In addition to this, Alayna has been a Visual Artist at Alayna Catacombs since January 2017. Alayna's experience includes working as a Campaign Operations Specialist at Bazaarvoice and serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA focused on Art and Business Development at Creativity Explored. Alayna's background in education encompasses positions such as Graduate Research Assistant and Career Counselor at Vanderbilt University, Fine Arts Research Consultant for Shelby County Schools, and PK-8 Music Teacher at Indianapolis Public Schools. Alayna holds a Master of Public Policy in Education Policy from Vanderbilt Peabody College and a Bachelor's in Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University.