Kate Barrett
Partner, Communications, Washington DC
As NEA's Partner, Communications, Kate leads the development and execution of NEA’s global communications strategy, including communications, public relations and marketing portfolio services. She works closely with the firm's investing teams and portfolio companies, providing both strategic counsel and tactical support on communications and marketing initiatives. Prior to joining NEA in 2007, Kate held corporate communications roles at MedImmune, with a particular focus on corporate branding and digital media. She previously held a variety of communications and project management roles at The Kroger Co. and The E. W. Scripps Company. She began her career at The Cincinnati Enquirer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism at Miami University.
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Pilates
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Ireland
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Word games
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Kiddos (Someday, Golf)
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Nutella
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Being crafty
Writing
- Listen Up! Announcing Founder Forward NEA Blog
- "I learned what good looks like..." NEA Blog
- Becoming NEA: A New Look for a Storied Brand NEA Blog
- Bring Your Swag & Snag a Lytro at SXSW! NEA Blog
Videos
Podcasts
Speaking
Experience
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Miami University
1992–1997 Miami University
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Gannett
1996–1997 The Cincinnati Enquirer
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Scripps
1997–2001 The E. W. Scripps Company
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Kroger
2001–2004 The Kroger Co.
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MedImmune
2004–2007 MedImmune
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NEA
2007–present New Enterprise Associates