Kathryn C. Roeder

Kathryn C. Roeder serves as the Executive Chief of Staff and Director of Communications at the Port of Seattle since August 2016, overseeing significant operations that contribute to job creation and economic growth in the region. Additionally, Kathryn has been a Senior Vice President at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide since January 2013, advising Fortune 500 clients on public affairs strategies. Previous roles include Partner at Blue Engine Message & Media, Owner of Roeder Communications, and Senior Program Officer at NDI, among others. Kathryn has extensive experience in communications and public relations, having worked on high-profile political campaigns and media strategies for various clients, and has a strong education background from the University of California, Berkeley and El Camino.