Kate Elias, MSW

Technical Editor

Education:
MSW, Community-Centered Integrative Practice, University of Washington, 2010
BA, Dance, Middlebury College, 2006

Certification:

Certificate in Editing, University of Washington, 2013Pacific Island Studies, School for International Training, 2004

Joined Floyd|Snider: 2026

Kate Elias is a Technical Editor with a professional background in nonprofit media, social services, and the arts. She brings a spirit of collaboration and critical thinking to her work at Floyd|Snider, editing technical documents for clarity, accuracy, voice, and style. Kate has extensive experience working with clients on a wide range of projects, including organizational communications, research, and journalism, and values the partnership and learning that every project provides.

Professional Strengths

Proficiency in all levels of editing, with particular focus on line editing, copy editing, and proofing.

Strong grounding in conscious style and inclusive language.

Expertise developing and stewarding style guides and editorial policies, workflows, and systems.

Commitment to building relationships and fostering trust, collaboration, and creative problem solving through complex projects.