US History / Presidents
Katie’s dog shares his name with this 20th century president.
President Truman
This number, frequently associated with baseball strikes, is also the number of times Katie has qualified for Winner’s Circle.
3
Katie is a devotee of these fitness classes, based on the science of ‘afterburn,’ and which aim to keep your metabolism elevated for hours after the workout.
Orangetheory
This AE was incredibly fortunate to have Katie as their first manager 10 years ago.
Dan Eldredge
This feathered creature, celebrated for its territoriality and aggression, is the mascot at Katie’s undergrad.
Gamecock
This song, featuring Snoop Dogg, topped the charts the day that Katie started at CEB.
California Gurls by Katie Perry
In what year did Katie give one of her reps a fake quota?
2026
You could always find this heart-healthy, gluten-free snack in Katie’s fancy office in Waterview, equipped with a refrigerator.
Hummus
Katie once allowed this AE to apply a full glam look at work.
Sarah Pappas
Katie’s last big road trip included these relatives.
Mom and sister
This is the activity Katie has participated in the longest and most continuously throughout her life.
Working at Gartner/CEB
Katie recently attended a QBR in this town, home to 2 super-regional shopping malls, and discovered that the client shares HQ with Crispin’s company.
Tysons, VA
Katie has had a soft spot for this AE ever since they booked the first 2 deals when she joined LE FIN East.
Erik Edlund
Katie once stirred up a lot of drama when she participated in this classic prank involving one of her very confused teammates.
Secret Admirer Prank
A process server found Crispin in the midst of this festal activity when he delivered the paperwork.
Hanging Christmas Lights
In 2022, Katie replaced this manager when she joined LE FIN East from the GOV practice.
Trick Question - Katie was a growth hire
Katie will begin her next career chapter at a firm that was founded to uphold the principles of this framework.
ESG
These 8 contemporary reality TV shows were amongst the 10 most popular shows when Katie began working here in 2010.
The amazing race
Survivor
American Idol
The real housewives
Jersey shore
Top chef
Keeping up with the Kardashian
Dancing with the stars
Katie will miss this aspect of Gartner the most when she leaves.
Teamwork & Colleagues
This sleeping position is Katie’s greatest source of discomfort.
Not wearing socks