Katie Stankiewicz was hired in November 2011 as Northwestern's marketing assistant. Her primary duties include developing and implementing marketing and operational plans for men's and women's tennis, men's and women's swimming and diving, fencing, field hockey and cross country. Stankiewicz also is responsible for gameday help with football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball.

Prior to joining Northwestern, Stankiewicz held positions at the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Bandits covering both marketing and ticket sales. A Downers Grove native, Stankiewicz graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in economics.