“Kat is the ultimate, left-brain-right-brain creative leader: she was the architect of the History channel’s digital business, first figuring out the optimal content strategy to expand beyond the network, then executing Emmy-winning original creative. One of few multi-platform producers I’ve worked with who can truly elevate smart content with an inspired touch.”

“I have been lucky enough to work with Kat for many years, and can attest that she brings the same extraordinary combination of creative big-picture thinking and attention to detail to every project. She takes a smart, empathetic approach to storytelling, and has always vastly improved my work with her editing. Kat is also a kind and supportive manager, and her ability to organize large, complex projects and diverse teams is impressive and inspiring. ”

“I have known and worked with Kat for two decades (eek), both at History Channel and Bravo. I would work with her again in a nanosecond. She is smart, creative, diligent, tough, kind...Emmy-winning. Every time I’m in a bind I wish she were around to solve it. How many thumbs up am I allowed to give?”

“I worked with Kathleen for many years during my tenure at DPLA. Kathleen managed all communications and several large scale curation projects for this National Library organization. She is an excellent writer, communicator, big picture strategic thinker and collaborator. With very few resources and direction, she was able to manage and produce multiple large scale programs in the curation of public domain materials to serve libraries and the public. Kathleen has a can do attitude, and is an amazing intelligent and trusted colleague. Any team would want her on their project.”

“When Kat Williams joined DPLA, she effectively replaced an entire strategic communications firm. She immediately developed a social media content strategy to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Her focus on drawing in audiences beyond our library and archives membership community resulted in features in Forbes and a CNN article highlighting DPLA’s primary source sets for K-12 educators during COVID-19. Her expertise shone through while planning and curating three large-scale digital projects: the Black Women’s Suffrage Digital Collection, Cleared for Takeoff: Explore Commercial Aviation, and DPLA + Wikimedia. Kat navigated the complexities of the Black Women’s Suffrage Collection, collaborating effectively with DPLA’s network of subject matter experts. Her commitment to updating descriptions and addressing challenging content reflects her strategic approach and passion for maintaining historical accuracy and surfacing untold stories. Additionally, Kat thoughtfully interfaced with executive leadership during tense times to mitigate potential reputational risks and ensure communication strategies preserved the organization’s positive public image. Kat is a gem at sharing uplifting articles, remedies, resources, and recipes—effortlessly infusing positivity into our work culture. A true asset to any editorial team, I am confident in Kat’s ability to skillfully compose compelling and convincing stories that deeply connect with the intended audience and leave a lasting impression.”