Katie Mallory

Katie Mallory has nearly 20 years of experience managing publication and product production for print and digital media. She specializes in developing dissemination and outreach strategies that connect national, state, and local agencies with key audiences, including policymakers, researchers, administrators, and practitioners. 

Mallory collaborates closely with content experts to ensure dissemination products are accurate, relevant, and designed with a journey-centered approach. She also establishes procedures and metrics to streamline production and align communications with client design systems. Her work primarily focuses on sharing survey data, findings, and analysis across various media formats, supporting clients in conceptualizing and delivering innovative, audience-focused products.

Mallory manages a growing team of specialists in visual design, communications, data science, web development, and digital media strategy to provide integrated communications services across projects. Mallory’s team has proven success supporting design, production, and release of various publications, including the Focus on NAEP series as part of The Nation’s Report Card website for the National Assessment of Educational Progress; a first-ever data story for the International Activities Program within the National Center for Education Statistics; indicators for the National Arts Statistics and Evidence-based Reporting Center; and a first-ever dashboard for science teachers for building lesson plans within the Kentucky Department of Education. She was also the lead designer for the four practice guides supporting AIR’s Health Student Learn Better initiative.