Katrina Alcorn

Katrina Alcorn is an author, consultant and expert on why women burn out at work. Her first book, “MAXED OUT: American Moms on the Brink,” (Seal Press, Sept. 2013) is a brave memoir about her own experiences burning out as a working mom. Her writing has appeared many places including The New York Times, TIME.com, and The Huffington Post. Through her blog, “Working Moms Break,” she has heard from thousands of women around the world about their struggles to work and raise their families.   Alcorn has spent over 13 years in the fast-paced world of high-tech and Internet design, leading strategic consulting engagements with Fortune 500 companies, startups and large non-profits in a variety of industries. She is an engaging public speaker who has spoken at more than a dozen conferences internationally, including The Commonwealth Club, SXSW Interactive and TEDxMonterey. @kalcorn