With a background in visual design and linguistics, Katie strives to bridge differences and uncover surprising links between people and perspectives. Over a decade of experience at Conversant, she has partnered with leaders from more than a dozen countries across industries such as healthcare, technology, manufacturing, energy production, agriculture, financial services, and environmental conservation. Katie is certified in Hogan Leadership Assessments, graduated from Conversant’s own leadership development program, Credibility, Influence & Impact, and leads the facilitation team of Conversant’s Emerging Leader program. 

Katie has leveraged her strengths to help organizations evolve strategically and develop people who must solve intractable issues and thrive amidst volatility. To lead under conditions that do not yet exist and navigate situations no one person can predict, the most powerful leadership skill is the quality and timing of human connection. 

Katie resides in northern Colorado with her husband and two dogs, and outside of work she balances time spent outdoors with quieter pursuits like fiber arts and enjoying local coffee shops.