Katherine Cope, PARTNER
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Area of focus: FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC GROWTH
Katherine’s strengths in financial modeling, market research, data analysis, growth strategies, and business innovation have enabled her to pursue her passions while providing her clients with impactful work.
Her background in both investment banking and management consulting were a strong foundation for her role at Rivus, while serving as a perfect complement to Jennifer’s experience in marketing and technology. She holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a BS in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Currently, Katherine is also engaged in building and developing a start-up aimed at providing innovative gap year experiences for students, to increase accessibility and financial success and to improve outcomes before, during, and after college.
When not working, Katherine can be found reading many books, spending time with her daughters and her husband of 25 years, and working on her mastery of tap dance.
Jennifer Freas, PARTNER
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Area of focus: MARKETING AND OPERATIONAL GROWTH
Jennifer’s background in engineering, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship has led to a very strong portfolio in both marketing and operations while supporting her passion for social responsibility.
She earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a BS in Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Currently, Jennifer is also the Co-founder and CEO of Collective Hearts jewelry. Prior to Rivus, Jennifer worked for Arthur Andersen’s global strategy practice and led consumer online marketing for Dell.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and teens, trail running in the Marin hills, or relaxing with a good book.