Katherine Van Oort Althoff

Katherine Althoff

Growing up in Doon, Iowa, Katherine attended Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. Now a Watertown, SD girl she challenges individuals and businesses to step out of their comfort zone and be creative. Better known as “K,” she is the owner of Hey K Design, a creative marketing studio offering strategies to brand, deliver messages, and get results.  For the past 15+ years she has been practicing graphic design where she spent the first half of her career at Lawrence & Schiller in Sioux Falls. One of her clients was South Dakota Tourism where she contributed to campaigns encouraging South Dakotans and vacationers to venture across the state and be inspired by the journey.  Since 2019, K has worked as a freelance graphic designer for various agencies and businesses across the Midwest.

In 2020, the United States marked the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, commemorating women's right to vote. K was an instrumental member of the marketing team of the Her Vote. Her Voice. women’s history initiative which celebrated the occasion by providing education and advocacy across the state.

 Consider lifting up an incredible woman in your life today as a part of Women's History Month. Visit www.hervotehervoice.org/statewide-honor-wall to get started.