As SVP Partnerships, Kathy leads a team dedicated to developing long term partner relationships, delivering exceptional service and growth within her portfolio. Prior to becoming a part of 2U, Kathy was the founding executive who built edX’s partnership, education content and support strategies and operations . Prior to joining edX, Kathy held leadership positions at Core Security, Charles River Development and Advent Software where she was responsible for account management, growth, global services and customer success. When she is not at edX, Kathy enjoys time with her family, any and all racquet sports and spending time outdoors. She holds a B.A. in economics from The College of the Holy Cross.