Kate Kelley is an award-winning strategist and producer at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, and social impact. With a career rooted in purpose-driven entertainment and brand innovation, she specializes in harnessing narrative to inspire action. She currently consults for Shine Global, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning nonprofit media company dedicated to improving the lives of children through powerful storytelling. At Shine Global, Kate leads partnership strategy to amplify the reach and resonance of its mission-driven films as the organization enters its third decade. As Director of Partnerships for Tribeca, Kate spearheaded collaborations with global brands, driving new business and overseeing high-impact campaigns. Her past work also includes leading corporate partnership development for Represent Justice, where she educated brands on the organization’s mission to harness storytelling to drive cultural change and build narrative power within system-impacted communities. In film, Kate is the Associate Producer of LILLY, the feature film starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Patricia Clarkson as fair pay icon Lilly Ledbetter. The film has sparked national conversations on gender equity and workplace fairness. She also served as Associate Producer of The Premiere, a Giant Pictures film and Tribeca X selection, and is currently producing a documentary in development about RNU4-2, a newly identified syndrome and the groundbreaking discoveries being made in real time. Kate is also an Advisor to Simple Spirits, an award-winning social impact spirits portfolio committed to combating food insecurity. With deep expertise in brand strategy, partnerships, and production, Kate has led collaborations with leading organizations including Paramount, Disney, YouTube, and LOUIS XIII, building innovative campaigns that connect brands to culture and drive measurable impact.. Her work consistently fosters meaningful connections and drives measurable impact, exemplifying her unwavering commitment to using business and entertainment as forces for good.