Kathryn Hamm

Kathryn Elizabeth Hamm (born June 2, 1969) is an American author and businesswoman who has served as the chief operating officer of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter since 2021.

Prior to joining Cook, Hamm had a successful career in the wedding industry. She was the publisher of GayWeddings until its acquisition by WeddingWire in 2015. She also co-authored The New Art of Capturing Love (2014), a photographic guide to same-sex weddings.

Early life and education Hamm was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from Greenhill School in Addison, Texas, Hamm attended Princeton University where, as a freshman, she was the leading seasonal scorer for the university women's soccer team. The business, which eventually was called Gayweddings.com, included offering "femme" or "butch" thank-you cards and fancy wedding proclamations. Near the end of 2006, Hamm headed the business Gretchen started to allow her mother to increase her lobbying efforts for equal rights for same-sex couples. Hamm began holding 'Gay Weddings 101' wedding-planning seminars in areas such as Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C.

In 2010, Hamm formed a business partnership with American singer-songwriter Catie Curtis to serve as a wedding officiate for GayWeddings.com and help same-sex couples design their own ceremonies.

In 2013, she married her long-time partner, political analyst Amy Walter.

In 2013, with photographer Thea Dodds, she co-authored Capturing Love: The Art of Lesbian and Gay Wedding Photography which was reviewed by Human Rights Campaign, National Public Radio, Boston Globe, Good Morning America, Talk Radio News Service, KNPR, Baltimore Sun, Echomag.com. Good Morning America called the book a "groundbreaking guide" to same-sex marriage,

The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter Hamm joined the staff of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter in 2021 when she and Amy Walter acquired the business as co-owners. As the organization's chief operating officer, Hamm has spearheaded efforts to emphasize the organization's brand and expand its subscriber base.