Kathleen P. is an accomplished strategist with extensive experience in design and branding centered around retail experiences. At Apple since June 2018, Kathleen has held roles as Strategist and Research Manager. Prior to this, Kathleen worked at Idea Couture Inc. from January 2014 to October 2017 as Head of Strategy, Creative, and led the San Francisco branch while also serving as Senior Innovation Strategist and Researcher. Kathleen's earlier career includes freelancing as a strategist and ethnographer and serving as Design Manager at Big-Giant, a design consultancy with notable clients such as Nike and Apple. Kathleen also held the position of Marketing Representative at Swanson Studio, a prominent commercial photography studio. Educationally, Kathleen holds a Master’s degree in Design Research from Aalto University and has completed various degrees in Design Management and related fields from institutions including San Francisco State University and The Art Institutes.