Kourtney Bitterly is an accomplished Strategic Partner Manager with a strong background in product development and business partnerships within the media industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish Literature from the University of Notre Dame, as well as a Spanish Language Study Abroad certification from La Fundación José Ortega y Gasset, Toledo, Spain.

Throughout her career, Bitterly has held a variety of leadership roles, including Product Strategy, Standalone Product & Ventures at New York Times, Director Of Partnerships at Matter, Outreach Consultant at Kickstarter, and Partnerships at theSkimm. She has also served as Business Development at IDEO and a Freelance Researcher and Contributor at The Huffington Post.

Bitterly's impressive career trajectory also includes roles such as Communications Strategist at Mayors Office City Hall, Researcher at The Charlie Rose Show, and Legal Assistant at Covington & Burling. By leveraging experience across various industries, she brings a comprehensive perspective to her work in developing, launching, and marketing products and services.

Currently, Bitterly serves as Strategic Partner Manager, News at YouTube, where she works at the intersection of media and technology. She is an effective communicator and self-starter, with a passion for building meaningful relationships and driving growth through partnership opportunities.