Katy Fishman

Katy
Fishman

Director of Marketing

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As Director of Marketing and the head of QKA’s Marketing Department since 2015, Katy Fishman spearheads the firm’s comprehensive business development and marketing vision, working hand-in-hand with executive leadership to shape strategic growth initiatives. She leads a dynamic marketing team through the full spectrum of brand-building activities—from crafting compelling proposals and managing strategic RFQ/P responses to orchestrating multi-channel communications across digital platforms, social media, newsletters, and public relations.

In addition, Katy identifies emerging market opportunities and tracks promising projects across Northern California’s TK-12 educational landscape. She guides the team in maintaining the firm’s CRM systems and marketing collateral while ensuring every touchpoint reflects QKA’s brand excellence. From coordinating design awards submissions to coaching staff for impactful interview presentations and securing firm speaking opportunities at industry conferences, Katy drives efforts to elevate QKA’s presence and expand its reach in educational facilities and beyond.

Outside of the office, she stays busy being a mom to two children and enjoys yoga and spending time in nature.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Theater Arts | University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA

Image Skills Certificate | Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA

Web Production Certificate | Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA

Awards

Recipient, 2019 “Forty Under 40” Winner, North Bay Business Journal

Favorite Things

Raising two children
Exploring new hiking trails
Weather below 80 degrees
Survivor (yes it’s still on)
Dark chocolate