Katie Marren is a strategic art director who believes design should do more than look good—it should move people, clarify ideas, and strengthen organizations. She blends bold, modern aesthetics with business-minded thinking to build brand and digital systems that are visually striking, effective, and scalable across platforms.

Katie thrives on complex projects, translating organizational strategy into design that connects with real audiences. She collaborates closely with strategists, writers, and developers to create systems and campaigns that function seamlessly in real-world environments, simplifying complexity while strengthening organizational credibility.

She is currently an art director at Taoti, leading brand, campaign, and digital design for mission-driven organizations, nonprofits, and public-sector institutions. Katie has also held senior creative roles across agencies, in-house, and consulting environments, including Streetsense, EVERFI, and NeighborWorks America, and her own design consultancy, leading brand and digital initiatives for mission-driven organizations. With more than 15 years of experience, she is known for identifying the underlying structure behind successful brands and creating visual systems organizations can confidently deploy over time. Colleagues and clients rely on her judgment to ensure work reflects strategy, communicates clearly, and earns trust across audiences and platforms.