Kate Tenenhouse, Director, Events Strategy

Kate is a fast-talking, loud-laughing, forward-thinking content maker. She joined United Way East Ontario in December 2020, in the heart of the first pandemic winter. In her current role as Senior Marketing Manager, she leads the planning and production of marketing materials and campaigns. Providing strategic marketing and content development expertise, Kate’s work is all about showcasing United Way’s impact to a variety of audiences. She loves to break down complex ideas into bite-size, scrollable content. She is also the strategic lead for GenNext East Ontario, a social impact movement for people who want to connect with others that are passionate about social issues, learn about challenges in the region, and take action to make our communities better for everyone.

Kate previously worked as a Current Affairs Producer and Communications Officer with CBC Ottawa, telling community stories on radio, TV, and web. She graduated from Carleton University’s journalism program in 2016 and later completed an MA in Communication, where her research focused on podcasts and audience engagement. She has bylines with edible Ottawa, CBC Ottawa, J-Source, and more.