Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes is a dynamic educator, speaker, author, and leader whose warmth and authenticity inspire others to live with bold faith and purpose. With over two decades of experience in leadership, supervision, and ministry, she has directed initiatives in women’s and children’s programs, education, and organizational development.
A gifted storyteller and creative visionary, Dr. Katherine is an award-winning author and editor who formerly served as Production Editor for Embolden Media Group. She is also the proud owner and founder of Dressed in Love Press, LLC, a traditional Christian publishing company devoted to producing books that uplift, empower, and reflect God’s truth.
Her creativity extends beyond the written word as the host of the award-winning podcast “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality,” which reaches listeners in more than 66 countries worldwide. Through this platform, she explores storytelling that entertains while inviting deeper reflection on justice, morality, and faith.
Dr. Katherine’s works span suspense fiction, devotionals, and Christian living—each infused with insight and spiritual depth. Known for her engaging speaking style and heart for people, she combines humor, vulnerability, and Scripture to encourage others to rise up in identity, purpose, and victory. An artist, pianist, and gourmet cook, she continues to live creatively and lead compassionately.
2026 Keynote Address: The Editor’s Edge: Adapting to a Changing Publishing Landscape
In this engaging and timely keynote, Dr. Katherine takes Christian editors on a reflective and forward-looking journey through the dramatic evolution of the publishing world—from the days of red pens, mailed manuscripts, and gatekeeping publishers to today’s fast-moving digital landscape shaped by self-publishing, global platforms, and artificial intelligence.
With humor, honesty, and deep insight, she explores how each stage of her academic and professional journey revealed a new layer of industry transformation—culminating in the unprecedented rise of AI and its impact on writing, editing, and content creation.
Rather than viewing change with fear, this message reframes it as an opportunity. Dr. Katherine equips editors with five timeless takeaways for thriving in any season: staying teachable, practicing wise discernment with tools, remaining connected through professional community, leaning into strengths, and putting God first in all things.
Grounded in Scripture and real-world experience, this keynote reminds editors that while tools will continue to evolve, their true “edge” lies not in technology—but in character, calling, and spiritual discernment.
Perfect for Christian editors seeking encouragement, clarity, and renewed confidence in their role within a rapidly changing publishing world.