Katie Carpenter

Katie Carpenter, MBA, serves as the National Account Director at Year Up, where responsibilities include networking with C-level executives to create career opportunities for diverse young adults and presenting success stories to large leadership groups. Previously, Katie held various roles at Year Up, such as Director and Associate Director of Corporate Engagement, achieving significant employment conversion rates through strategic talent matching. As a co-founder of Lion Consulting Inc, Katie provided guidance on leveraging AI technology for small businesses and facilitated professional development events. A former Director at Cox Communications, Katie managed substantial budgets while enhancing employee experience and training programs across various roles, including global vendor learning and strategy. Katie's earlier experiences include leadership positions in call center sales and performance, contributing to significant revenue generation across multiple organizations. Educationally, Katie holds an MBA in Leadership and International Business from W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, and a BA in Communications from California Lutheran University.