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Katelyn Hardt
Digital Media & Design Manager
Katelyn combines her passion and expertise in Marketing, Advertising, and Design to create comprehensive PR and marketing campaigns anchored in cohesive visual brand identities. She holds an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing, equipping her with both creative and analytical tools to craft strategies that drive meaningful engagement. Known for her strategic mindset and strong organizational skills, she brings fresh, research-driven perspectives to brand development and champions servant leadership to guide teams and organizations with clarity and creativity.
Katelyn began her career at Howard Building Corporation, a Southern California commercial interiors general contractor, where she joined the marketing team and developed a deep understanding of B2B communications, services marketing, and brand management. She joined Gordon C. James Public Relations (GCJPR) in 2023, bringing her creative and analytical expertise to a broad portfolio of clients and causes.
At GCJPR, Katelyn has led and supported a wide range of campaigns across industries including nonprofit, education, healthcare, real estate, and community development. Her experience spans brand strategy, content creation, digital marketing, and public communications for clients such as The Be Kind People Project, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, City of Phoenix, Concord Wilshire, CCMC, Childhelp, Shea Homes, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Katelyn’s commitment to professional growth is reflected through her active involvement in the PRSA Phoenix Chapter and CoreNet Global, where she has earned certifications in DEI, Employee Experience (EX), and ESG to support ethical, people-centered communication. As a member of Adobe’s Behance community, she also engages in continuous creative development, exploring how emerging technologies and AI are transforming the future of design and storytelling.
Beyond her professional achievements, Katelyn is passionate about community service and global outreach. She supports the American Heart Association’s Los Angeles and Columbus Heart Walk and remains involved in Friends Church Global Mission Work in India.