Katie Fernandes

Katie Fernandes is a highly experienced professional in employee and client experience with a diverse background in hospitality and event coordination. Since March 2019, Katie has served as the Global Employee Experience Team Lead at AppDirect while also holding the position of Office and Employee Experience Manager. Prior to this role, Katie was a server at Kokkari Estiatorio, recognized as the second-best restaurant in San Francisco, and held various positions in esteemed establishments such as The Cliff House and Morels French Steakhouse and Bistro specializing in high-quality dining service. Additionally, Katie gained event coordination experience as a Client Manager/Event Coordinator at Boheme Tipi Events and as a Community Manager Intern at Tastemade, where Katie successfully organized company-sponsored events. Katie holds a Bachelor's degree in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from San Francisco State University, complementing a foundation in hospitality with a strong educational background.