FOUNDER/CEO, MARKETING DIRECTOR
Katie Gallo, MS
Katie is a recognized leader in behavioral health and public health marketing with nearly two decades of experience developing strategic, community-centered campaigns. As Founder and CEO of Daydream Communications, she partners with state agencies, prevention councils, health departments, and nonprofits to create culturally relevant campaigns that drive real change.
Fun Fact
Katie was a Fine Arts Major in college before getting into Marketing
Favorite Hobbies
Building Lego, oil painting, and writing
Travel Dreams
Places I want to travel next: Amalfi Coast, Portugal, and Denmark
Favorite Food
Dessert
About Katie
Katie is a lifelong dreamer fueled by creativity and a passion for making a difference. She is a recognized leader in behavioral health and public health marketing with nearly two decades of experience. Before founding her business, she served as a senior marketing manager for the psychiatry, addiction, and neuroscience service lines at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City and later managed digital marketing for Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT.
Under Katie’s leadership, Daydream Communications has become a leading force in behavioral health marketing in Connecticut and beyond, producing two award-winning campaigns, one of which was presented nationally.
Katie’s passion and dedication to this field are unparalleled. She serves as a board member for the NAMI Southwest Connecticut chapter and is an active presenter for NAMI Connecticut’s “In Our Own Voice” program. Additionally, she is a member of the Adult Behavioral Health Planning Council for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and a member of The Norwalk Partnership, a community prevention coalition.
In her free time, Katie enjoys painting colorful landscapes, writing, wandering in New York City, and traveling as much as possible.
🏆 2025 Gold Communicator Award – Get Vaccinated CT Campaign
🏆 2025 Silver Communicator Award – "Ronald's Story"
🏆 2024 Gold Communicator Award – OK to Talk About It Website Design
🏆 2024 Silver Communicator Award – OK to Talk About It Billboard Design
🏆 2024 Lamplighter Award of Excellence – OK to Talk About It Campaign
🏆 2023 Lamplighter Award of Excellence – You Think You Know Campaign
🏆 2021 Gold MarCom Award – You Think You Know Campaign





