FRACTIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR & COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST

The Person Behind the Punctuation

Katie Cobb, a Fractional Marketing Director and Communications Strategist based in Seattle

Hi, I’m Katie Cobb. I turn "what if" into "what is" at the intersection of data and storytelling.

My perspective was forged in high-stakes public affairs and issue advocacy—environments where communications isn't just a department, but a tool for systems change. I partner with mission-driven leaders to ensure their public voice is as disciplined as their purpose.

As organizations scale, the original vision often gets lost in the noise of daily operations. I build the infrastructure that reconnects your "why" to your public presence. Whether as a Fractional Communications Director or a Strategic Partner, I step in to provide the senior-level oversight needed to move you from overwhelmed to empowered.

  • Narrative Strategy: Aligning your core values with a resonant public voice.

  • Infrastructure Design: Building the systems that allow your organization to scale.

  • Fractional Leadership: Providing dedicated stewardship for your mission's next chapter.

How I Work

01

Strategy Audit & Narrative Alignment

Before we build, we diagnose.

I begin by auditing your current communications and marketing strategy to identify the friction between your mission, internal programs, and your public influence. By aligning your brand narrative with market insights and organizational data, we ensure that every story told is rooted in structural truth and positioned for impact.

02

Marketing Systems Design

Precision requires a platform.

I move beyond the "one-off" campaign to build the strategic infrastructure your business needs to thrive. From message architectures to digital workflows, I design the systems that allow your organization to communicate clearly and consistently across audiences and channels.

03

Fractional Leadership & Strategic Partnership

Strategy is a living process, not a static document.

As a fractional communications director, I provide the senior-level partnership necessary to steer your vision through complex landscapes. We turn "what if" into "what is" through high-touch partnership, ensuring your organization’s voice is as disciplined as its purpose.

“A detailed-oriented pro with the poise and panache to lead global teams in delivering excellence across high-stakes campaigns."

Amy Pearson-Wales, Values-Driven Executive

“A rare professional who drives both strategic vision and brand strategy while working tirelessly to amplify internal programs and teams.”

La’akea Yoshida, President & CEO, Family Programs Hawaii

I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Shall we talk?