Katherine Quinn

Katherine Quinn

Project Play Summit Director, Sports & Society Program

As Director of the Project Play Summit, Katherine coordinates all aspects of the Sports & Society program’s signature annual event where national and international leaders gather to measure progress, share learnings, and discover new opportunities.

For nearly 30 years Katherine has pursued her passion for fitness, health, and athletics. As Director of the Project Play Summit, she coordinates all aspects of the Sports & Society program’s signature annual event where national and international leaders gather to measure progress, share learnings, and discover new opportunities to build healthy communities through sport.

In addition to her 25+ years as a certified personal trainer, Katherine has extensive experience in the health, fitness, and sports industries, having held positions in sales, gym management, and as co-owner of a Gold’s Gym franchise. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, she was Vice President of Customer Success for a digital marketing agency advising fitness industry clients on sales, marketing, and advertising.

Katherine has spent countless volunteer hours coaching and advocating for increased accessibility to youth sports. She previously served as the Director of McLean Youth Track and Field, on the board of directors of McLean Youth Athletics, and has been a proud member of the Fairfax County Athletic Council since 2016.

Outside of work, she enjoys walking, hiking, and traveling with her husband and 2 daughters. Katherine lives in Northern Virginia and indulges her love of sports by spending more time these days in the stands cheering on her favorite DC teams.