Kate Behncken

Ms. Behncken is the Vice President and Lead of Microsoft Philanthropies. Previously, she led the Microsoft Philanthropies Global Community Engagement team and was Associate General Counsel at Microsoft where she led the Office of the President team and served as Chief of Staff to company President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith. Kate and her team are focused on innovating in new ways to help realize the promise and potential of technology for everyone as they work with underserved communities. She brings over 20 years of international experience leading initiatives that help drive organizational, legal, and strategic business success. She currently serves on the boards of the World Affairs Council in Seattle and the United Way of King County.