Kade Burns

Kade leads Hyperakt’s strategy team with a gift for turning ambiguity into confidence—for clients, teammates, and the work itself. As Strategy Director, she guides nonprofits through brand readiness, strategy, and verbal identity work, helping them distill complexity into clarity and express their purpose with courage.

Her trusted partnerships span mission-driven organizations including Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Climate Lead. Whether leading workshops or long-term engagements, Kade creates environments where people feel heard, respected, and energized to move forward together.

Before Hyperakt, she sharpened her craft at Batten & Co. and Siegel+Gale, following her marketing degree from Georgetown. She is also contributing to Hyperakt’s point of view as a writer and educator, expanding the studio’s role in shaping the nonprofit branding field.

Known for her incisive questions, warmth, and adaptability, Kade brings both rigor and empathy to her work. Outside of work, Kades finds joy on the tennis court, in travel, and in the kitchen baking for friends and family.