Kathryn Schrumpf

Kathryn Schrumpf is a dedicated professional who blends technical expertise with a passion for humanitarian efforts to create user-focused products that enhance experiences, foster fairness, and encourage civic participation.

With a background in ed tech and sports technology, Kathryn has crafted personalized and innovative solutions, such as a STEM homework platform, Alexa skills, news feed, and marketing automation. She has also actively contributed to nonprofits and political campaigns by assisting with data collection, analysis, and targeted outreach.

Kathryn's proudest career moments stem from her ability to identify and mitigate biases in emerging technologies, as well as enhance safeguards for users. She thrives on comprehending the diverse impacts of products on various user groups and advocates for user-centric design to elevate individual experiences.

Believing that technology should prioritize ethics and human well-being, Kathryn is keen on expanding her involvement in the Responsible Innovation community by engaging in networking, volunteer work, ongoing education, and public speaking opportunities.

Kathryn holds an impressive educational background, with a Master of Science in Software Development from Boston University - Metropolitan College, a Master of Arts in Italian Studies from the University of Notre Dame, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and English Literature from The University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with high honors and minored in History and Italian.

Throughout her career, Kathryn has held key roles in renowned organizations such as DraftKings Inc. as Associate Director of Product for Consumer Marketing Platform, Engagement and Monetization, Senior Product Manager for Data Science and Marketing Platform, and Product Manager for Data Science. Prior to this, she made significant contributions at ESPN as a Product Manager for Content Personalization, Associate Product Manager for ESPN App and ESPN Voice Skills, and at Cengage Learning in various product management positions. Her career also includes teaching experience in both academic and sports settings.