Today’s Tech Role Model is Kate Maxwell. Currently, Kate is a Business Lead at Strava, a mobile and web app connecting millions of runners and cyclists through the sports they love. Kate studied marketing and built a solid AdOps career in New York City. After several years in the industry, she felt like something was missing but wasn’t immediately sure of her next step. Through deep introspection, the power of networks, and her own persistence, she made a big move.

Illustration: Moncho Massé

As a runner in NYC, I’m spoiled: the community here is unique and beautiful. Not only do I have tremendous teammates on North Brooklyn Runners, but I’ve met fantastic people in other clubs around the city. Patricia Tirona is one such human. She’s run nine marathons, loves the Spurs and hot wings, and cheers her face off when she’s not actively racing.

This piece circulated on the North Brooklyn Runners Google group this weekend and I cannot get enough of it.