Katherine Krajnak

Katherine Krajnak is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in urban planning and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the Green Cities Industry Liaison and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at Prosper Portland since July 2013, Katherine has spearheaded initiatives promoting women and minority founders, including a city-sponsored incubator and the Startup PDX Challenge, and launched a $3 million early seed fund for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Prior to this role, Katherine worked as a Senior Project Manager at PDC (now Prosper Portland) from July 2009 to July 2013, managing significant district projects and real estate dispositions. Starting their career as an English Language Teacher at the Berlin School of English, Katherine holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.