Kate Williamson (Schiefelbein)
(she/her/hers)
Graduate Student, M.S. Mass Communications
Event Coordinator & Communications Specialist, Kansas State University, International Grains Program Institute
Cat's Cupboard Advisory Board Member
Out-of-State Fee Appeals Committee
kate89@ksu.edu
Campus Office: 102 IGP Institute
"Passion, dedication, and hard work will always set you apart from the rest."
Education
B.S., Communication Studies, summa cum laude, University of Phoenix
Project Management Professional Certification, Syracuse University
Teaching
Professional Development Student Program Manager, IGP Institute
Biographical Information
Kate Williamson started her career in Events and Marketing in Hawaii over 15 years ago. While living in Hawaii, she worked with clients like the NFL, Mont Blanc, Chanel, Comic Con Hawaii, and more. While working full-time during the pandemic, Williamson graduated from the University of Phoenix with her B.S. in Communication Studies. She is currently a graduate student in the M.A. Mass Communications online program. Williamson also volunteers for Fort Riley as a special events planner and social media consultant. Williamson’s unique career in Wisconsin, Hawaii, and Kansas allows her to bring real-world experience into her research and education at K-State. She enjoys spending her free time with her dogs and her army husband.
Career
Williamson has curated a career in Events and Social Media marketing that has allowed her to work all over the world for 15 years. She started working in radio for Salem Media of Hawaii. Williamson worked in radio, television, newspapers, and digital marketing in Hawaii before moving to Kansas. She returned to working in Events when she was offered a position at K-State as an Event Coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences.
She is now the Event Coordinator and Communications Specialist for the IGP Institute at K-State and is passionate about being a mentor for student workers at IGP.