Cathleen Draper
Staff Writer at Built In

Cathleen Draper is a Staff Writer for Built In’s Brand Studio. Before joining the Brand Studio team, she worked in nonprofit communications and journalism. Draper reported on voting rights, mental health, gender and equality, and arts and culture in Chicago; Madison, Wisconsin; and Buffalo, New York. 

A graduate of the University at Buffalo with a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Draper currently resides in Chicago. Her hobbies include reading, cooking and weaving.

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New BigTime employees pose in front of a cobalt blue wall with their Camp BigTime swag
Mar 27, 2023
At Camp BigTime, Onboarding Means Learning the Ropes While Making Connections
For the past year, BigTime has been designing an onboarding program that goes well beyond HR paperwork.
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Mar 15, 2023
At These 5 Companies, Interns Never Fetch Coffee
Internships are formative work experiences that can lead to full-time roles. Here’s how Chicago companies offer experiences with impact.
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Feb 23, 2023
By Investing in Employees, These 3 Companies Invest in Their Futures
Career development programs, robust benefits and a focus on upskilling are just three of the ways Chicago companies invest in their employees.
An illustration shows a crowd of diverse people
Feb 08, 2023
DEI Takes Work. These 4 Companies Are Putting in the Effort
Building community and intentionally seeking diverse talent is just the start to fostering representative organizations.
A graphic visualizes machine learning
Jan 17, 2023
With Machine Learning, the Lottery Industry Keeps Winning
From makeup to fashion to design, each new year brings new trends. The data science industry is no different.
A person faces a computer while designing bicycle parts
Dec 27, 2022
With SRAM’s Connected Tech, Cyclists Get an Inside Look at Their Ride
SRAM is building wirelessly connected bicycle components that do more than provide data.
Colleagues working on computers fist bump while staring ahead at their screens
Dec 19, 2022
Product Development Is a Team Sport. Here’s the Playbook
Designers and developers are unified in one goal, but to realize it, they need to work together as a team. Built In Chicago spoke to user experience leaders at Morningstar, The Options Clearing Corporation, SRAM and FourKites to find out the secret sauce.
A man wears a red button up shirt and black blazer
Dec 12, 2022
At Boingo Wireless, Engineers Innovate, Collaborate and Have Fun
Boingo Wireless’ Chief Technology Officer shares his favorite aspects of Boingo’s culture and how he encourages his team to innovate.
A woman holds a pen to her forehead as she concentrates on her computer
Dec 12, 2022
“Don’t Force It” and Other Tips to Achieve a Flow State
For one engineer, a flow state is a journey. Below he shares its roadmap to success.
The Chicago skyline sits behind a snow covered lake
Dec 08, 2022
‘Tis The Season to Land a Remote Role at These 3 Companies
Remote work is on the rise, and Chicago companies are embracing it.
employees in lounge area
Nov 21, 2022
At Bounteous, Employees Go as Far as Their Imagination Will Take Them
Strategy, data, insights and teamwork drive Bounteous’ approach to crafting transformative brand experiences.
Four members of the Boingo team
Nov 15, 2022
How One Tech Leader Made the Leap From Marketing to Software Development
Brian Shields joined Boingo Wireless as a marketing professional, where he had the autonomy to explore projects that interested him. Now, he’s an engineering leader.