Katie Marrotte

Katie graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2005 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Arts in English, alongside a minor in Art History and a certificate in Creative Writing. Raised in a creative household where handcrafts and watercolor painting were prevalent, she has always found inspiration in nature and the arts. Katie has channeled this passion into her professional life, where she’s the Senior Director of Creative Services at Zero Gravity Marketing, leading a team of four creatives after ten years at the company.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Katie is an active Commissioner on the City of Middletown LGBTQIA+ Commission. The commission hosts numerous community events in the year, including Middletown PrideFEST which is the State of Connecticut’s largest pride parade, bringing over 35,000 people to the city each June. She is married and has a teenager with whom she enjoys visiting various New England beaches. Their home life is enriched by a large vegetable garden and an extensive collection of house plants, reflecting their love and appreciation for nature and growth.