Katie Blackburn

Katie Blackburn is the executive director of Jana's Campaign, a national organization working to end teen dating abuse. She has been a leading advocate for teen dating violence prevention for over a decade. Blackburn has worked with schools, community organizations, and government agencies to develop and implement programs to prevent teen dating violence. She has also testified before Congress on the issue. Blackburn has received numerous awards for her work, including the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a frequent speaker and has written articles for publications such as The Huffington Post and The Advocate. Blackburn is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has an MBA from the Wharton School. She is based in Washington, D.C.