Kate Sullivan

About Kate Sullivan

I am a strategic and mission-driven leader with a career spanning nonprofit and for-profit executive leadership, marketing and advertising management, client services, and organizational operations. I have served in roles at regional nonprofits and marketing/media/creative agencies. I’ve built a reputation for elevating team performance, strengthening client and community relationships, and delivering results through clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and disciplined execution.My experience includes leading multi-department teams, managing large and diverse client portfolios, and guiding initiatives that integrate creative, operational, and financial priorities. I’ve directed high-impact programs and campaigns, optimized internal processes, overseen complex budgets, and partnered with stakeholders ranging from start-ups to established brands across industries such as media/entertainment, higher education, parks and recreation, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and consumer products.I thrive in roles that require both strategic vision and hands-on leadership — whether advancing the mission of a community organization, developing multichannel marketing strategies, or driving operational excellence. Colleagues and clients describe me as collaborative, steady, and solutions-oriented, with a commitment to creating environments where people can do their best work.My passion lies in helping organizations grow, strengthening teams, and creating meaningful experiences for the communities and clients I serve. I welcome opportunities to connect with leaders, partners, and professionals who share an interest in thoughtful strategy, community impact, and results-driven execution.

Experience

1. President & Chief Executive Officer

   Better Business Bureau Serving Western Pa

   Nov 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Business Certificiate of Academic Achievement, Entrepreneurial Fellows Class

• University of Pittsburgh

  Post Graduate Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching

• John Carroll University

  Bachelor's Degree + Concentration, Sociology and Gender Studies

Skills

• Marketing
• Nonprofits
• Public Relations
• Email Marketing
• Non-Profits
• Community Outreach
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Management
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Marketing Communications