Katie Winner
Katie Winner is a seasoned campaign strategist and the founder of For The Win Communications, Ltd., a boutique consulting firm based in Arvada, Colorado. With a passion for storytelling, a deep commitment to authentic community engagement, and a drive to champion the underdog, Katie has built a reputation for delivering sharp strategy, compelling messaging, and creative leadership to clients across politics, education, nonprofit and business sectors.
A proud native New Yorker and public school graduate, Katie began her career in higher education, holding a variety of academic and student life roles at both public and private colleges in the greater New York City/New Jersey area. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Hartwick College, an MBA from Wagner College, a master’s in Higher Education from New York University, and a College Counseling certificate from UCLA.
Affectionately known as a “productive nuisance” to elected officials, Katie has become a spirited advocate and influential force in local politics. She’s played a key strategic role in campaigns for public education funding, city and county ballot measures, and the election of candidates at every level of government—from municipal to state.
Katie is an alumna of several leadership programs, including Leadership Colorado (Colorado Chamber of Commerce), Leadership JeffCo (Jeffco EDC), and the Colorado Children’s Hospital Advocacy Bootcamp. She is an active member of the American Association of Political Consultants, the Colorado Italian American Business Association, and serves on the Government Affairs Committee at the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce.
Outside the office, Katie is an avid hockey mom, livestream pro and dedicated community volunteer. She lives in Arvada with her husband, two teenage sons, and their rescue pup, Matches. She returns to New York as often as possible to soak up the beaches of Long Island, the lakes of the Adirondacks, and all the food she can get her hands on.
