GET TO KNOW KATE
Kate Callihan graduated from Butler University with a double major in Sports Media and Public Relations. She went on to further her education at Syracuse University and graduated in 2013 after receiving a Masters degree in Journalism. Kate then quickly departed for Boston where she began working for the Red Sox Broadcasting Network, under legendary sports producer Phil Zachary. After spending a year in the Sports Broadcasting world, Kate was given the unique opportunity to work in Public Relations for Governor Chris Christie and the Republican Governors Association. Through this work she was elevated to the role of Communications Specialist for the Republican National Committee and was tapped by Director Mike Pompeo to be his Communications Specialist with the Central Intelligence Agency. One of Director Pompeo's initiatives is to put a humanitarian face on the C.I.A. Kate has embraced this role. This work has allowed her to travel to 37 countries and represent our government with hundreds of military and political leaders around the world. While in these countries Kate continues her and the agencies humanitarian mission to be sure all children are given the opportunity to have an education, by giving them the chance to escape a life of poverty in hope for their future. Kate has been nominated for the White House Correspondence Journalist of the Year Award, for her global efforts on behalf of children throughout the world. While she manages Director Pompeo's media and communications, she also frequently writes for Fox News and acts often as a correspondent for the network.