Katherine Tinsley

Digital Media Consultant @ Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network

About

Katherine Tinsley is a writer, editor, and the founder of Josefina Inc. — a tequila company named in honor of her late grandmother and rooted in sustainability, cultural pride, and radical transparency. A proud Black Puerto Rican woman from the South Side of Chicago, Katherine’s work has been featured in publications like Refinery29 Unbothered, Grazia USA, OK! Magazine and Good Housekeeping, where she’s told stories at the intersection of identity, culture, and empowerment. Katherine launched Josefina to fill a void in the spirits industry — one that too often excludes Black and Hispanic founders — and to create a brand that celebrates legacy and luxury without compromise. As a solo founder and graduate student, she’s determined to shift the narrative of ownership and build a company her community can be proud of.

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Industry

Online Media

Skill

Producer, Social Media, Editing, Online News, Critical Thinking, Research, Interpersonal Communication, Social Media analytics , Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Written Communication, Customer Service, Leadership, Public Speaking, Oral Communication, Time Management, Teamwork, Creativity Skills

Experience

Digital Media Consultant

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Amplify and curate digital storytelling and social media strategy to amplify donor and recipient stories, increase community engagement, and support organ and tissue donation awareness initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate mission-driven impact into compelling, high-performing digital content.

CEO & Founder

Josefina Inc.

2022-2 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

This tequila is a love letter to Black and Latino culture, blending the artistry of Mexican tequila with the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico. It’s a cultural marriage of three nations, three cultures, and three generations, honoring my grandmother’s legacy and my heritage in a groundbreaking way.

Multi Media Producer

Mystify Entertainment Network Inc.

2023-3 - 2026-2 · 3 yrs

Produce original content across EMG brands and develop the company’s ’The Royal Observer’ platform.

Writer and Editor

Mystify Entertainment Network Inc.

2022-9 - 2026-2 · 3 yrs 6 mos

New York, New York, United States

Focusing on innovative ways to write and deliver entertainment news through written and social media content across publications. Produce and host short news segments for OK!'s YouTube account.

E-Commerce Editor

Mystify Entertainment Network Inc.

2022-4 - 2022-9 · 6 mos

Develop shopping content across EMG brands: OK! Magazine, Morning Honey, Grazia USA and Radar Online.

Deal Analyst

University of Miami Cane Angel Network

2025-8 - 2026-1 · 6 mos

Community Manager for Creme of Nature

Beaman Incorporated

2022-1 - 2022-4 · 4 mos

As the community manager for Creme of Nature it is my responsibility to effectively communicate with the brand’s global platform on all social media channels. This involves communicating with their diverse curlfriend community in English, Spanish and French as well as constantly engaging with Creme of Nature’s audience to secure consistent traffic. Responsibilities include pitching innovative social media ideas, answering consumer inquiries and refining the voice of the brand.

Freelance Account Coordinator

Beaman Incorporated

2021-5 - 2022-1 · 9 mos

Working alongside media strategy teams to assist in capturing the vision of brands and their transition into a digital age.

Editorial Assistant

Hearst Magazines

2021-12 - 2022-4 · 5 mos

New York City Metropolitan Area

As a digital editorial assistant I cover entertainment, beauty and lifestyle content. I have well rounded training in SEO and how to optimize content in order to secure high traffic news articles. I pitch 3 to 7 articles a day and cover 4 to 5 articles a day.