A writer and editor by trade, I find my respite in the beauty of the outdoors, particularly in the comfort of a hammock or lazily floating PNW waters in a kayak. I’m a tree-hugger and a coffee addict, and I blog about those things and more at wordsncoffee.com.
Kate Vanskike
Weaving together strands of carefully chosen words and transforming complexity into meaningful connection is only the beginning of great storytelling.
How content is shared and whether it moves readers to action is equally important.
Both are my passion and my expertise.
Senior Director of Content Strategy & Publications
2014 – Present | Gonzaga University
Marketing & Communications
Editor, Gonzaga Magazine
gonzaga.edu/magazine
Previous Experience
Senior Writer & Editor (1999-2014) – Providence Health & Services
Editor of Providence Heart Beat Magazine, Communications Specialist
Expertise
- Writing, editing, publication management, content strategy
- Marketing and communications leadership
- Public relations, executive and organizational communications
- Social media, content management systems
- Project management, event coordination
Values
Honesty and transparency, hard work, simplicity, teamwork, community, independence, trust, continual learning
Education
Master of Arts, Communication & Leadership – 2022
Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
Bachelor of Arts, English & Theology – 1996
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal MO