.168 Katelyn Montanese

Katelyn is, by all measures, the human version of sunshine. Bright in every way, she brought me so much joy when we worked together at TED. Her intelligence and patience were unmatched as she would answer every question of mine and show me the ropes every step of the way. A day with Katelyn in the office was a day where I felt at ease and happier. She was a constant role model with regard to being present, diligent and focused.

One thing (among many!) that stands out for me about Katelyn is her ability to see things from such a multi-angle perspective. I always wanted to know what she was thinking and her thoughts on a problem because she’s just so smart and has a unique clarity with her words. That straightforward mindset, mixed with her compassionate and deeply kind heart, made her a wonderful colleague to work with, and I’m grateful for each day we spent together, from here in NYC to when we’d travel to conferences.

Katelyn, thank you so much for being such a helpful guide and caring person to be around. Thank you for your insights and encouragement, and thank you for being someone that so many TEDx’ers appreciate and adore. Thank you for answering all of my questions about Salesforce and, well, everything. Thank you for your understanding and wonderful sense of humor. Thank you for making each day that we worked together such a lovely one. Thank you, Katelyn, for being you.

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