“Katie Krawczyk is the ever-active, ever-inspired CEO & Partner of 19 Ideas. She brings a deep background in communications and strategy to the foundation of the company, Katie’s detailed visions of partnership, collaboration and integration have made for a culture of success and trust – clients and staff alike. As 19 Ideas grows, so do its partners and the surrounding community; Katie works tirelessly to create an atmosphere that inspires others to also champion this growth in their daily practices, both personal and professional. Katie’s progress-minded focus led 19 Ideas to be named the fastest-growing company in Western New York (WNY) for three years in a row – a top-five finalist in 2018 – and a consecutive name on the Best Places to Work in WNY list every year since 2015. Her leadership draws the right people in to align, and together, Work With Purpose. Katie has 20 years of broad-ranging experience in public and private sector work in Buffalo, NY, Washington, DC, New York City and Seoul, Korea. She has extensive expertise in developing and implementing targeted communications strategies aimed at reaching internal and external stakeholders, as well as the media.”