Kim Testa
About Kim Testa
Kim Testa serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at ATCC, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in strategic planning across various regulated industries, she has played a key role in promoting scientific innovations and re-energizing ATCC's brand.
Work at ATCC
Kim Testa has served as the Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at ATCC since 2018. In this role, she reports directly to the Chairman and CEO, reflecting a significant level of trust and responsibility. Testa has been instrumental in leading the creation of a 'Center of Excellence' department at ATCC, aimed at promoting scientific innovations to various stakeholders, including universities, research institutes, and government agencies. Her efforts have focused on re-energizing the ATCC brand through strategic initiatives that align with the company's nearly century-long history.
Previous Experience
Before joining ATCC, Kim Testa held several key positions in communications and public relations. She worked at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as Senior Manager of International Communications from 2008 to 2012. Following that, she served as Senior Manager of Communications & Public Relations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from 2012 to 2015. Testa also worked at Atos as Head of Marketing and Communications for North America Operations from 2016 to 2017. Her career began at Perot Systems, where she was the Director of Corporate Communications from 1996 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Kim Testa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Roger Williams University, where she also studied Marketing and History. She furthered her education with a Bachelor's degree in Business/Corporate Communications from the same institution. Additionally, Testa obtained a Certificate in Management from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business in 2008 and a Certificate in Marketing Innovative Technologies from Harvard Business School in 2006. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in strategic planning across various highly-regulated industries.
Strategic Planning and Community Engagement
In her role at ATCC, Kim Testa develops and implements community, public, and media relations outreach programs. These programs are designed to align with the organizational, operational, and cultural goals of the company. Testa's expertise in strategic planning spans multiple sectors, including biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, information technology, aviation, defense, aerospace, construction, and government. Her work aims to foster strong relationships with customers and employees while promoting the organization's objectives.