Kate Urquhart

Public Affairs Consultant

Kate is a Public Affairs Consultant at Sutherland, supporting clients with their public affairs, including government relations, communications, strategic planning, and policy engagement. Kate focuses on comprehensive analysis and issue assessment, helping clients navigate complex political and regulatory environments while aligning their objectives with evolving government priorities.

Kate contributes to the development of strategic communications approaches and AI-enabled monitoring and briefing products, ensuring clients are equipped with timely intelligence, clear insights, and actionable guidance. She has also supported political campaigns and election-related initiatives, bringing a practical understanding of the political process, stakeholder dynamics, and public messaging.

With a background in public relations and communications, Kate brings strong analytical, organizational, and narrative development skills to her work. Prior to joining Sutherland, she gained experience in lifestyle and entertainment public relations, specializing in marketing, promotions, and crisis communications.

Kate holds a Double Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Dalhousie University in Theatre Studies and Creative Writing, bringing a communications-driven perspective to public affairs strategy and stakeholder engagement.