Kate Michels is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in account management and event activation, currently serving as a Senior Account Director at 160over90 since November 2016. In this role, Kate leads partnerships for clients in the entertainment, sports, and culinary sectors, overseeing marketing strategies and experiential activations to enhance brand recognition. Prior to 160over90, Kate held senior positions at Flour+Water Hospitality Group, where responsibilities included brand direction and event management for multiple properties, and at Andrew Freeman & Co., managing marketing efforts for hospitality clients. Additional experience includes event management for Celebrated Chefs, client relationship management at PwC, and a teaching assistant role at UC Santa Barbara. Kate holds a B.A. in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara and a certificate in Event and Meeting Planning from San Francisco State University.