Spotlight
Andrea Bates is an experienced professional currently serving as an Associate Client Partner at Spotlight, specializing in Analyst Relations since June 2023. Prior to this role, Andrea held the position of Traveling Leadership Specialist at Sigma Kappa Sorority from June 2021 to May 2023, where responsibilities included supporting chapter operations and member development. Additional experience includes serving as a Leadership Consultant at Sigma Kappa Sorority, focusing on recruitment and training, and working as a Book Editor for a publication centered on the impact of COVID-19 at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Early career experience also includes a role as Community Engagement Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association®, coordinating resources for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Andrea holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas, earned between 2017 and 2021.
Spotlight
Spotlight is an analyst relations firm committed to helping technology and services companies create productive relationships with influential and knowledgeable industry analysts. Our team of experienced AR pros provides strategic and operational AR support to companies from the Fortune 500 to startups. Using our proprietary platform Spotlight Oz, we help our clients and customers use analyst insights to build better analyst relationships, improve their products and services, and ultimately be recommended more often.