A veteran in marketing and branding, Katherine Schmidt joined the USA Water Polo team in 2017 on the heels of successful stints as marketing director for the LA Fashion District and director of branding for Rice University’s athletic department. Schmidt is tasked with developing revenue streams through sponsorships, licensing agreements and promotions as well as increasing USA Water Polo’s brand recognition. Schmidt earned a BA in Communication from the University Denver and a Master’s in Sport Management from Georgetown University.