Catherine Spellman

Catherine (Katie) Spellman has several years of work experience in various roles. Catherine (Katie) began their career as a Booking Agent Intern at Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Models & Talent in 2009. In 2010, they worked as a Development and Communication Intern at Make-A-Wish Oregon. From 2011 to 2013, they served as an Events Coordinator for Make-A-Wish Oregon, managing both internal and external events and media relationships. From 2013 to 2017, they were promoted to Events Manager, where they led the annual gala and handled all hosted events, media relationships, and social media content creation. From 2017 to 2021, they worked as the Communications & Community Engagement Director at Make-A-Wish Oregon, overseeing the organization's operations, managing the Community Engagement team, and developing marketing and communications strategies. In 2022, they joined Opus Agency as a Senior Manager in Experience Operations. Catherine (Katie) was later promoted to Director, Experience Operations, where they supported senior leadership and led a team of operations professionals. In 2023, they became the Director of Agency Operations at Opus Agency, working with high-profile clients to design, create, and manage events and campaigns.

Catherine (Katie) Spellman obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a major in Advertising and a minor in Communications from the University of Oregon, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Catherine (Katie) also holds additional certifications in Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue from Opus Agency, a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and a Monday.com Product Badge from monday.com.