Kate Stoodley Chittim

About Kate Stoodley Chittim

Strategic marketing leader who loves building strong teams, growing brands, and creating content that actually connects. I’ve worked across sectors—AI research hubs, B2B enterprises, community organizations, and government agencies. My leadership style is panoramic: connecting vision to execution and aligning teams around meaningful, measurable goals.Most recently, I led digital marketing and content strategy at Northeastern University’s Institute for Experiential AI, where I helped elevate brand visibility, thought leadership, and lead generation in a rapidly evolving space.As a freelance strategic marketing consultant, I partner with local municipalities and civic groups to develop impactful marketing and content. I serve on the leadership committee of Activate Maine, a civic action hub focused on defending democracy, expanding education, maintaining a statewide action calendar, and building community.Earlier roles include co-founding an award‑winning content and social media firm; policy storytelling for Maine’s Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future; technology journalism; and digital ad sales at Entrepreneur Media.

Experience

1. Founder & Strategic Director

   Purpose & Proof

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Brand marketing for purpose-driven organizations led by proven professionals. In a world of slop and sameness, clarity is a competitive advantage. Combining senior-level strategy and creative, we provide a proven, distinct, and holistic approach to elevating values-aligned brands.

Education

• Saint Michael's College

  Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications

  1999 — 2003