Kate Okiomah

About

With a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communications from The University of Kansas, and experience as a Communications Manager at WTA, this professional has a strong background in media and public relations. They have also served as the Head of Marketing and Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Strive Tech, gaining expertise in technology solutions for human performance improvement. As the Owner of KO Communications LLC, they have provided global public relations, marketing, and media services to a diverse range of clients, including Major League Cricket, Special Olympics USA Games, and the Women's Tennis Association. Additionally, they have contributed as a Board Member at WISE DFW. With a wealth of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations, this individual has demonstrated a strong ability to drive successful strategies and campaigns across various industries.

Experience

• Board Member · WISE DFW04-01-2024
• Owner · KO Communications LLC01-01-2018

  A global public relations, marketing and media firm. Services include communications and publicity, social media strategy, marketing and sponsor services, media training, branding and speaking engagements. Clients have included: Major League Cricket (MLC), Special Olympics USA Games, Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Seattle Sports Commission, Katie Spellman PR, Connecticut Open, Strive Tech Inc., Coca-Cola, Sixes Social Cricket & Atlas RVM Systems, Rogers Cup and professional athletes.

• Vice President Marketing & Communications · Strive Tech03-01-2022

  STRIVE provides a technology solution for improving human performance. Through proprietary algorithms and sensors embedded into clothing, STRIVE provides the most complete, accurate and actionable data to reach peak performance. Current clients include professional and collegiate sports, fitness and health clubs and gyms, physical therapy clinics, and elite athletes and trainers. For more information visit strive.tech

• Head of Marketing · Strive Tech04-01-2019 – 02-01-2022

  STRIVE provides a technology solution for improving human performance. Through proprietary algorithms and sensors embedded into clothing, STRIVE provides the most complete, accurate and actionable data to reach peak performance. Current clients include professional and collegiate sports, fitness and health clubs and gyms, physical therapy clinics, and elite athletes and trainers. For more information visit strive.tech

• Communications Manager · WTA01-01-2015 – 01-01-2018

  -Represent the WTA globally, travelling both domestically and internationally throughout the year as Communications representative onsite<br>-Develop strategic media plan with different Tournament teams, agencies, and athletes throughout the year, to deliver both local and regional coverage<br>-Work with players, agents and media for all media requests and obligations<br>-Responsible for the execution and assist with the development of the off-court ACES program at select tournaments<br>-Manage the relationship with photography partnerships, as well as photography distribution<br>-Provide tournament and event-based storylines for content development<br>-Assist in the daily media monitoring and distribution of coverage<br>-Involved in cross-platform content ideation, development, and execution<br>-Proactive pitching players and the WTA as a whole to domestic and international media

Education

• The University of KansasBachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism, Communications
• Saguaro High School
• The University of KansasBachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

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