Pinellas Education Foundation
Kate Smith is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Chief Communications Officer at Pinellas Education Foundation since January 2023, Kate previously held the position of Senior Director of Communications at the same organization. Prior to this role, Kate was Associate Communications Manager at Raymond James from May 2021 to January 2023 and Communications Manager at Lutheran Services Florida from March 2020 to May 2021, where a focus on internal communication and organizational culture was emphasized. Additionally, Kate contributed to quality assurance and operations review in communication at the Florida Department of Children and Families from 2015 to 2020. Kate holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Journalism from Southeastern University, earned in 2007.
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Pinellas Education Foundation
Our mission is to enhance and improve educational opportunities in Pinellas County Schools. Our vision is that every student will be prepared for life after high school, whether the choice is to attend college, to enter the workforce, or to obtain technical training. Founded in 1986 by Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Gus A. Stavros, the Pinellas Education Foundation has raised more than $140 million to support the students and teachers of Pinellas County Schools and is consistently ranked among the top public school education foundations in the United States. The Pinellas Education Foundation is passionately committed to providing all students with the opportunity to be successful. It is our belief that we must have a superior educational system to ensure that our school children remain competitive in an increasingly global marketplace. Involving the private sector in our efforts to improve education is vital to our success. The Pinellas Education Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501 © 3 organization and has received the coveted Four Star rating for sound fiscal management by The Charity Navigator. This rating indicates that it outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way.