Catherine Whaley

Catherine Whaley began their career with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, concentrating in Arts Administration and Art and Technology. They gained experience as a Sales Coordinator and Retention Coordinator at SchoolKidz before transitioning to The Bradford Group as a Licensing Coordinator, where they took on increasing responsibilities for over three years. Currently, they serve as Senior Associate Manager of Innovation at PurposeBuilt Brands, overseeing a significant innovation pipeline and contributing to brand management and growth strategies. Catherine is also pursuing an MBA in Marketing and Finance at the University of Illinois Chicago, expected to graduate in 2022.