Kate Savinelli is the Publicity & Marketing Coordinator at UConn’s Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI), where she leads strategic marketing and communications efforts that elevate the center’s programming, events, partnerships, and impact. In her role, she develops and executes integrated marketing and content strategies, oversees CCEI’s digital presence across platforms, and manages the creation of compelling promotional materials and storytelling initiatives.

She plays a key role in shaping how CCEI engages with its audiences — writing and editing program recaps, maintaining dynamic website content, and supporting high-visibility events and initiatives. Kate also contributes to the growth of UConn-founded startups through targeted promotion and program support, while coordinating and mentoring student employees within the center.

An active member of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC), Kate is passionate about building community through entrepreneurship and strengthening connections across UConn’s innovation ecosystem.

Kate brings a strong foundation in journalism, digital media, and visual storytelling to her work. She has developed and executed content strategies across both her collegiate and professional career, contributing to the publication of articles and multimedia projects covering topics such as press freedom, foreign affairs, cyber policy and legislation, and sports media.

She earned dual degrees from the University of Maryland in Multi-Platform Journalism and Criminology & Criminal Justice, along with a minor in Creative Writing. As a recipient of the Philip Merrill Presidential Scholarship, Kate was recognized for her excellence in journalism upon entering the university. She also studied abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she completed an immersive course in photojournalism and travel writing.

Today, her work centers on digital media strategy, marketing and branding, website design, audience engagement, and data management — leveraging both creative and analytical approaches to drive meaningful impact.