What are your Make a Difference animals?

Monkey and Camel combo with low Lion and Turtle.

What is your superpower?

Imagination!

Where were you born and raised?

Northern Minnesota

What was your first job?

Summer playground programs.

What city are you currently based in and why do you love it?

St. Paul. We love it because we can walk for just about everything we need, and our kids have easy access to their friends, their school, and lots of cool people and experiences.

How do you typically introduce yourself to new people?

Professionally, as a marketing consultant. Personally, as Will and/or Anna's mom.

What’s one thing you wish more people knew about you?

I have a substack! https://katiewalter.substack.com/

What’s one character trait that makes every leader better?

Empathy.

What do you think is the best part of being on the C9 Team?

Connection with so many great people doing their best to create the life and career they want.

What interests and hobbies do you have outside of your professional life?

Parenting, high school sports, my dog, hanging out with my husband, cooking, reading, and writing.

Who is one of your mentors and why?

Karin Munksgaard, who hired me into my first big corporate job and has been a mentor, sponsor, friend, and cheerleader ever since.

Learn More + Connect:

Katie Walter | Katie’s Substack | Fractional Conference | Trellis | LinkedIn