Katie brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of venture capital, private equity, technology, and marketing. Since joining Norwest in 2001, she has led and grown the firm’s Portfolio Success team, partnering with founders and executives to help them scale and drive meaningful growth throughout their organizations.

Katie collaborates closely with teams across Norwest to connect portfolio leaders with specialized resources—from talent and go-to-market to AI implementation, pricing strategies, and leadership development. The Norwest Portfolio Success team—comprising 20+ in-house professionals and 50+ Senior Advisors—brings expertise in marketing, sales, finance, people advisory, business development, technology, operations, M&A, and capital markets. Together, they deliver founder-focused support designed to create practical value at every stage of growth.

Katie began her career in corporate communications, holding senior roles at Calico Commerce, the Horn Group, and Ketchum, where she led high-impact programs for clients like Hewlett-Packard, Genentech, and McKinsey & Company’s e-commerce practice.

She earned a B.S. in journalism with a focus on public relations from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Katie believes in Norwest’s “invited guest” philosophy—offering guidance when it’s needed most, and staying close, but never overstepping. Her work centers on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building great companies.