About Me

Who am I, why have I created this site, and what draws me to the Administrative Profession? I am delighted to tell you!

Welcome to "The Admin Advocate," your dedicated resource for fostering administrative excellence. I'm Katie Hendrickson, and it's my honor to continue a cherished family legacy as a third-generation administrative professional, following in the footsteps of both my mother and my grandmother.

Since embarking on my journey as an administrative professional in 2016, I have worked in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, and am currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the President/COO at AIT Worldwide Logistics. My experiences have been rich with learning, growth, and an unwavering commitment to organizational success.

I have served on the Advisory Board for the American Society of Administrative Professionals since May 2023 and enjoy the opportunity to speak on the need for comprehensive professional development opportunities for senior-level executive assistants as part of the EA Ignite Committee.

I'm delighted you've chosen to visit "The Admin Advocate." I'm all about making connections, swapping stories, and helping each other thrive in this admin life. I look forward to engaging with you and exploring the many ways we can elevate the administrative profession together.

Fun Facts About Me

  • My husband, Glenn, and I met in 2012 when we both worked at The Disneyland Resort. We were married in January of 2015 and love spending time with our three cats, Olivia, Riley and Arthur.

  • One of my family’s favorite forms of entertainment growing up was listening to the radio programs from the 1930’s-1950’s, especially The Jack Benny Show.

  • I was homeschooled K-12, and, since beginning my journey in Higher Education have earned three degrees to date. I am planning to finish my fourth in 2026.

  • I am a huge Sci-Fi nerd, especially when it comes to Star Trek! My favorite thing to do is follow the watch guide on The Star Trek Chronology Project to watch the complete on-screen Star Trek Canon in chronological order…it got Glenn and I through COVID lockdown!

  • I learned to read when I was 3, and was reading chapter books by age 5. My worst punishment as a child was being grounded from reading for a month!