Our Staff
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Kate Slayton, Executive Director
Kate oversees the strategic development of Virginia21’s program, external communications, and serves as the organizational liaison to Virginia's college students. She manages all student leader development, communications, and recruitment. Kate has worked with VA21 since 2017.
She is currently Chairwoman of the Children’s Home Society of Virginia junior board. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary (’14) and the Sorensen Emerging Leaders Program (’19). She lives in Richmond with her two cats, Porky and Charlotte.
Katie Zube, Digital Content Coordinator
Katie creates the digital media for Virginia21’s social media accounts that grow and engage our online community. She supports the organization’s overall communications strategy and mission. She has a background in digital photography, photo editing, and graphic design.Katie graduated from John Tyler with an Associate's degree in 2019, and Mary Baldwin University with a Bachelors in Marketing & Communications 2021. Originally from Richmond, she lives in Staunton with her cats Linus and Darcy, but visits home to see her pony, Grendel.