Kathryn W.

Experienced Trust and Safety Leader | Law & Policy | Strategy | CA & TX Bar

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Trust and Safety professional for over 10 years. I'm a Silicon Valley-based policy and legal professional who specializes at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. My skill set includes, but is not limited to, bridging academic theory and practical policy implementation, developing policy strategy, influencing and advocating for public policy, and empowering global teams. • LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT As a compassionate leader of a globally diverse team, I strive to lead with fairness, transparency, and empathy. It is my responsibility to create a healthy environment where each person can thrive both personally and professionally while surpassing our company's goals. • PUBLICATIONS In the Matter of the Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Broadcasting-Satellite Service at the 17.3-17.7 GHz Frequency Band - FCC Report and Order · Apr 21, 2017 - In this Third Report and Order, the FCC adopts rules to mitigate ground path interference between the 17/24 GHz Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS) and the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service (DBS). • EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations & Politics, Mount Holyoke College JD, The George Washington University Law School California & Texas Bar Biederman Entertainment & Media Law Institute, University of London International Relations, London School of Economics

Experience

  • Director of Trust & Safety at Yahoo
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Policy at Google Play
    Sep 2018 - Aug 2024 · 6 yrs

  • Director of Product, Policy, and Legal at Wavemode
    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021 · 10 mos

    sister company of Bryant Consultants, Inc.

  • Senior Manager: Product, Policy, and Legal at Bryant Consultants, Inc.
    Feb 2018 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Technology & Legal Associate at DisputeSoft
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo