Katie Koestner

First woman in history to speak out nationally as the victim of “date” rape. Cover of TIME magazine at age 18. Subject of movies on HBO and Lifetime. Hired by Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, professional sports teams, Academy Award winning filmmakers, and top universities.

• 250,000 people – largest live audience on the Mall in Washington, DC.
• 11 years – speaking to incoming students at MIT, Amherst, and Williams.
• 983 interviews – CNN, BBC, NBC news, Entertainment Tonight, and more.
• 10+ million people – who have heard Katie’s story on a stage.

Katie Koestner

First woman in history to speak out nationally as the victim of “date” rape. Cover of TIME magazine at age 18. Subject of movies on HBO and Lifetime. Hired by Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, professional sports teams, Academy Award winning filmmakers, and top universities.

• 250,000 people – largest live audience on the Mall in Washington, DC.
• 11 years – speaking to incoming students at MIT, Amherst, and Williams.
• 983 interviews – CNN, BBC, NBC news, Entertainment Tonight, and more.
• 10+ million people – who have heard Katie’s story on a stage.

World-Renowned Speaker

Trailblazing Policy Engineer

Tenacious Risk Consultant

Empowering people & companies to build a culture of respect.

Book Katie

World-Renowned Speaker

Trailblazing Policy Engineer

Tenacious Risk Consultant

Empowering people & companies to build a culture of respect.

Book Katie

Katie Koestner – Expert Witness

Hiring Katie Koestner as your qualified expert ensures you have the leading authority on best practices and the standard of care. Katie is the architect of policies, protocols, procedures, and training programs for over 5000+ institutions since 1991.

She has written expert reports and provided depositions that have settled the case, saving time and money for her clients. Hiring a highly qualified expert not only strengthens your legal strategy but also lends essential credibility to your case—helping to ensure that justice is informed, thorough, and fair.

Learn more

Katie talks with survivors about their stories and healing journeys. From backlash, body image, and legal battles to addiction, PTSD, and mental health lows, nothing is left unsaid. Join the powerful conversation and subscribe.

Listen to Dear Katie: