Katie Chock

Katie Chock serves as the Midwestern Higher Education Compact's senior director of convenings and operations. In this role, Katie is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of all MHEC events, while also managing daily office operations to ensure alignment with the organization’s goals. She plays a key role in contract negotiations, budget oversight, and fostering relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and team members to drive successful event outcomes.

Prior to joining the Compact in July 2015, Katie served as a project manager for the Liemandt Foundation, where she led community-focused initiatives and managed volunteer teams for midsize monthly events. She also worked with 24 Seven Events and Marketing, assisting in the organization of annual half-marathon activities and coordinating marketing, promotions, and sponsors for fundraiser events. Earlier in her career, Katie held roles in the hospitality industry as a sales and events manager for the Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel, where she managed event logistics, catering, and sales. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Saint Cloud State University and has dedicated her career to leading impactful events across various sectors.