Kathryn is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with over 15 years of experience across government, non-profit, Fortune 500, self employment and national agencies. She has seen every type of marketing and communication campaign and issue, from merchandizing products at Whole Foods Market to managing the communications campaign for the State of California as the Chief Communications Officer on the Vaccinate ALL58 COVID-19 campaign. With millions of dollars or only a fractional non-profit budget, Kathryn makes messaging, positioning, audience engagement, go to market and strategy become reality.
"When done right, good marketing and communication is like a mic drop - it speaks for itself."
- Kathryn Boren, Founder and CEO CBM Strategic
From a homeless teenager to a masters degree, Kathryn has been there, done that, always with a smile and hope. She believes that marketing and communication are places for convening people, giving them an opportunity to learn or realize something new and ignite a response that moves the needle. She is driven by an indefatigable desire to help others, focused on what she can give back.
In 2025 she launched CommUNITY to do just that - give back - to marketing professionals. Unlike the other big networking platforms CommUNITY is a place to chat with peers in real time, learn from webinars and course, get connected to a mentor or become a mentor. Our fast-paced industry waits for no-one and learning along the way shouldn't cost a fortune. CommUNITY was created to democratize and serve communication professionals and small businesses.
Raised in the Bay Area of California and currently enjoying the sandy shores of Orange County, Kathryn and her daughter Charlie are making their dreams a reality, one day at a time.
"Altruism isn't about grand gestures—it's the small, consistent actions that shift the balance toward something better."
Because if you don't like my work, I'll give you your money back.
(Just kidding, you'll like my work.)
To empower businesses, non-profits, and government entities by fostering clear communication and stronger relationships, creating a foundation for lasting success.
We have a team of experts and an expansive network with diverse backgrounds and skillsets, allowing us to provide comprehensive consulting services to tackle any strategic project.
We hang our hat on data, research, listening, strategy but most importantly - the needs of the community and audience.
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