Meet the 2024 Fellows – Katie Zaro

Meet the 2024 Fellows – Katie Zaro

 

A headshot of 2024-2025 Fellow Katie Zaro.Katie Zaro is a driven eCommerce manager and digital strategist at eos Products, with a strong background in the beauty industry. After an impactful internship at Revlon that ignited her passion for the beauty sector, Katie’s career trajectory pivoted from her initial plans to pursue finance. 

As a first-generation college graduate, Katie is committed to serving as a role model for other women entering the industry, emphasizing that “you don’t need anyone to hold your hand” on the path to professional success. One of the proudest moments was a well-earned promotion to a more senior role, where she could directly influence online sales through the implementation of her innovative digital strategies. 

Katie’s diverse international experiences have profoundly shaped her worldwide view and professional capabilities. She has completed internships in both Manila and London, immersing herself in the unique business and cultural landscapes of these international hubs. Additionally, Katie spent an extended period living in Shanghai, where she had to opportunity to further develop her Mandarin skills. These immersive experiences have deepened her appreciation for diverse cultures and bolstered her ability to think creatively in a global business context. 

Growing up playing women’s ice hockey, Katie has instilled a deep appreciation for the power of sisterhood and teamwork. Through her participation in this fellowship program, she aims to cultivate that same sense of professional kinship, as she continues to grow both personally and as a leader in the beauty industry. She is eager to contribute her unique ideas to the bold direction brands are taking, drawing from the confidence she developed on the ice and inspiration from fellowship. 

As a professional in the beauty space, Katie loves all the skincare products she works with, especially eos body lotions. She is also a huge makeup enthusiast and has been into all things Hourglass Cosmetics recently. Katie loves the empowerment and confidence makeup can allow while also embracing her own natural beauty as she shared that she prefers not to cover her freckles, reflecting her belief in authenticity and confidence.

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiezaro/

 

The 2024-2025 Fellowship bios were written by University of Florida’s Lorena Bacallao ’26, Paulina Navarro ’26, Zoe Punjwani ’26, and Sydney G. Pomeranz ’25.