Santa Cruz Design+Innovation Center

The mission of the Santa Cruz Design + Innovation Center is to promote Santa Cruz as a globally-recognized design destination. Why Santa Cruz? Because we have a unique collective vision of design, inspired by the beauty of our beaches and mountains, Inspired by our youthful iconoclastic culture, and inspired by our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

It all comes together in Santa Cruz.

kagorges

Kathryn
Gorges
Strategic Marketing
Marketing Possibility

I help businesses clarify their brand and business persona to use in building conversations with customers and prospects through social networking. I also develop social media marketing plans, teache all aspects of engaging online, and can conduct online campaigns for clients.

I have held marketing and sales leadership positions at IBM, Amdahl, Stratus, and Tandem. I have also served in executive roles on non-profit boards and community organizations. I have a Masters in Philosophy from Stanford University and a BS in Mathematics from William and Mary. I am currently in the Executive MBA program at Santa Clara University.

I also have a design credential from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles. I have designed clothing for women and children.

I currently explore fashion designs that reflect the environment and are sustainable from both a production and a use perspective.

831-325-6158
Aptos
California
95003