Julie Nugent Wiedenheft, Ma, Sphr
About Julie Nugent Wiedenheft, Ma, Sphr
Julie Nugent Wiedenheft serves as the Senior Vice President at Catalyst Inc., where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in psychology and extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, workforce analytics, and organizational change.
Work at Catalyst Inc.
Julie Nugent Wiedenheft has held several positions at Catalyst Inc. since joining the organization in 2003. She started as an Associate and Senior Associate in Research, where she worked for four years until 2007. Following this, she served as Director of Research and Chair of the Catalyst Award Evaluation Committee from 2007 to 2010. After a brief period as Senior Director and Center Leader from 2010 to 2013, she became Vice President and Center Leader of the Catalyst Research Center for Corporate Practice, a role she held from 2013 to 2019. Since 2019, she has been serving as Senior Vice President, contributing to the organization's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Education and Expertise
Julie Nugent Wiedenheft holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English (Creative Writing) from Ohio University. She furthered her education at New York University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in workforce analytics and diagnostics, as well as her focus on global learning, talent, and change management strategies.
Background
Before her tenure at Catalyst Inc., Julie Nugent Wiedenheft worked as a Research Associate at New York University from 2002 to 2003. She also held a position as an Editor and Writer at NCR Corporation for one month in 2001. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University from 2007 to 2010, where she contributed to the academic community.
Achievements
Julie Nugent Wiedenheft is recognized for her consultative work with Fortune 500 organizations, advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and action plans. She frequently engages with corporate and public audiences, as well as the media, on topics such as women's leadership and advancement, organizational change, sponsorship, mentoring, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Her contributions in these areas reflect her commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces.