closeup portrait of Kaitlin Carpenter wearing a bright orange shirt and grinning

+ BattleCat communication strategy
+ host of CreativeMornings Portland
+ MFA candidate at Randolph College

Kaitlin Carpenter

Kaitlin stands in front of a wall of bookshelves inside Literary Arts, speaking to a large seated crowd
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Kaitlin Carpenter and David Naimon seated on barstools and holding microphones. Both are laughing.
Kaitlin and six other members of the CreativeMornings Portland team posing with Mike Bennett in front of his large illustrations of anthropomorphic flowers

done, doing, will do . . .

portrait of Kaitlin smiling and wearing vivid colors

BattleCat Strategy

working with me means hiring an incisive strategist, keen collaborator, and curious storyteller with more than a decade of experience building connection & bringing complex topics to life

Kaitlin speaking to a large seated crowd. Playful colorful murals decorate the walls inside the Artist Mentorship Program.

CreativeMornings Portland

host & lead organizer of a free speaker series for more than 100 people each month with the most incredible volunteer team

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Randolph MFA

creative writing student at the one-of-a-kind Randolph College MFA program, iykyk

six NASA Applied Sciences team members including Director Lawrence Friedl after presenting at SXSW

NASA Applied Sciences

communications, campaigns, and content production at the intersection of scientists, technologists, and curious citizens (🦫 see an article I wrote about NASA tech + beavers)

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Office of Justice Programs

brand marketing and communications across partner agencies within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs

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Youth Programs

kick-started communications for an international exchange program to reach more students, parents, and education partners

nice things people have said . . .

“...she not only knows how to dream big but she can coach and teach others to do the same ... and that is a unique talent that not many can do effectively."

— Lauren Villeneuve, Senior Director, Advisory at Gartner

“Her ability to keep a pulse on the high-level strategic needs of each team, the individuals, and the cross-promotion opportunities for clients in addition to having a hand in day-to-day tactical recommendations was nothing short of remarkable.”

— Trevor Corning, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Granicus

“She loves seeing others flourish, and even after we both moved on from the organization she has continued to take an active role in my career development. I continue to be appreciative for her support and enthusiasm and for the important lessons she taught me. ”

— Whitley Gaffney, Creative Strategy Entrepreneur

"She is always the first person to step up to a challenge, armed with potential solutions or thoughtful discussion points, and does not shy away from tough situations."

— Courtney Pohlit, MBA, PHR, PMP

“Kaitlin consistently sees the bigger picture, making her a helpful resource for difficult decisions and creative ideas alike. Her demeanor is both decisive and thoughtful; her work is both precise and creative.”

— Alden Leonard, Executive Visioning, Amazon Web Services

“Kaitlin so expertly executes the balance between the creative and analytical the marketing industry demands to stay relevant and impactful."

— Aimee Levesque, Program Manager, Intellibridge

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