Director of Communications
Kaitlyn leads ERS’ communications efforts, amplifying the ERS message and mission to the broader education world. She joined ERS in January of 2022, bringing more than twenty years of experience in marketing, communications, and content development. Prior to ERS, Kaitlyn served for several years as Director of Marketing for Year Up, a national non-profit that provides skills training and internship opportunities for young adults ages 17-24.
Before joining the nonprofit sector, Kaitlyn worked as a journalist for nearly a decade, first as Vice President of Editorial for a division of USA TODAY, then as the Senior Education Editor for The Conversation.
Early in her career, Kaitlyn spent several years teaching at Exploration Summer Programs (while serving year-round in both the Communications and Admissions departments). She also worked for many years in public schools as a teaching artist and afterschool theatre director.
Outside of ERS, Kaitlyn is the Artistic Director for TLP, a non-profit theatre company based in Chelsea, MA. She keeps busy with various artistic endeavors, her Etsy shop, and the great outdoors.