kati tena

Kati started working at the Garage in 2023 as our Marketing and Communications Coordinator. She attended Delaware County Community College for a couple of years before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English Writing. She also recently earned her Certified Digital Marketing Professional certification from the Digital Marketing Institute.

Kati has almost a decade of experience working for non-profit organizations, including 7 years at Avon Grove Library. Her day-to-day tasks at the Garage include managing their website and social media accounts as well as creating email campaigns and assisting with fundraising efforts. She loves finding creative ways to use digital media as a tool to connect organizations with the communities they serve. She also enjoys getting to know the high school students she gets to drive around during Career Compass!

In her free time, Kati enjoys writing, reading, creating both traditional and digital artwork, volunteering with teenagers at her church, and spending time with family and friends (especially her husband!)