Katy Brown is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in community leadership and strategic account management within the corporate and sports sectors. At Evanta, a Gartner Company, Katy holds the position of Managing VP, Global Communities, overseeing a portfolio of over $20 million dedicated to hosting peer-driven summits for Fortune 1000 executives across North America. Previous roles at Evanta include VP for various departments, where achievements include managing the successful launch of high-profile events such as the Collegiate Sports Summit. Prior to Evanta, Katy was a TV Host at Comcast SportsNet and served as Sports Director at KATU-TV, where significant accolades were earned, including being recognized as Oregon Sportcaster of the Year. Katy holds an M.B.A. from the University of Oregon, a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from UCLA.