Katherine Hedland Hansen
Executive Director, College Relations and Marketing
khansen@rtc.edu
About
Katherine’s goal is to raise the profile of Renton Technical College and advance the college’s mission by showcasing how students find their place at RTC. She oversees strategic communications and marketing, including branding and messaging, storytelling, internal and external communications, crisis management, media relations, and Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) implementation. She also leads the Strategic Equity and Enrollment Management (SEEM) Committee, helping align communications, recruitment, and student success strategies to grow enrollment. Katherine joined the college in 2017 after working in private higher education.
Professional Leadership
- District 7 Executive Committee, National Council for Marketing and Public Relations
- National Programming Committee, National Council for Marketing and Public Relations
- Past President, Public Information Commission, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Education
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Management and Leadership | Western Governors University |
| B.A. | Communications and Journalism | Pacific Lutheran University |
Learn more
- Communications and Marketing Webpage.
- Staff and faculty can find resources on the C&M SharePoint site.