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    Katherine Barna

    communications, PR, and brand strategy executive

    Katherine Barna is a communications professional currently serving as the Head of PR at Waymo, located in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 She has an extensive background in communications and public relations across various tech and media companies.

    Professional Background

    Career Highlights:

    • Currently Head of PR at Waymo (June 2021 - Present)1
    • Previously Head of Product & Consumer Communications at Waymo (July 2020 - June 2021)1
    • Worked as Head of Communications & Brand at Hello Alfred1
    • Held communications roles at notable companies including:
      • Vice President Communications at Awesomeness
      • Head of Communications & Public Policy at Tumblr
      • Communications Manager at Newsweek1

    Education

    She graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Anthropology between 2002 and 2006.1 In March 2022, she also completed the TLC Leaders Program Certificate.1

    Katherine has demonstrated a strong track record in communications, having worked with innovative companies and been part of teams recognized for their achievements, such as Hello Alfred being named one of the Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company multiple years.1

    Highlights

    Sep 14 · TechCrunch
    San Francisco requests redo on Cruise, Waymo robotaxi expansion hearing - TechCrunch
    San Francisco requests redo on Cruise, Waymo robotaxi expansion hearing - TechCrunch
    Jul 1 · TechCrunch
    Behind the scenes of Waymo’s worst automated truck crash - TechCrunch
    Behind the scenes of Waymo’s worst automated truck crash - TechCrunch

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    Location

    New York City Metropolitan Area