Activism and Writing(W/ Kari Porter)

Kari Porter is an Associate Director of Communications Strategist at Scout, a creative communications agency working with purpose-driven brands. In this role, she works with startups and challenger brands in human and planetary health, travel, CPG, and more, leading communications and media relations strategies. Kari is an expert communicator and strategist with success launching companies, positioning startup founders as thought leaders, and placing features in outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Tech Crunch, and Cosmopolitan. Before Scout Lab, she worked at a full-service agency in Kansas City with B2B clients in agriculture, animal health, and manufacturing.

Kari is a published writer on topics including LGBTQ+ representation and communications strategy and an advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence. She also serves as a mentor with StartOut, advising LGBTQ+ startup founders on their communications and marketing. While born and raised in the Midwest, Kari is currently traveling the country with her physical therapist partner and their two dogs.

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