Kaity Jacobsen
About Kaity Jacobsen
Kaity Jacobsen serves as the Principal People Business Partner for GoFundMe, focusing on GTM and G&A since 2023. With extensive experience in human resources across various technology companies, she has a proven track record in enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Current Role at GoFundMe
Kaity Jacobsen serves as the Principal People Partner for GoFundMe, focusing on Go-To-Market (GTM) and General & Administrative (G&A) functions. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's mission of empowering individuals and organizations to raise funds effectively. In this role, she drives initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Classy
Prior to her current role at GoFundMe, Kaity Jacobsen worked at Classy, where she held multiple positions including Lead People Business Partner for GTM & G&A from 2021 to 2023 and Senior People Business Partner for Sales in 2021. Her tenure at Classy involved fostering a culture of excellence and supporting the company's growth in the nonprofit fundraising sector.
Experience at Wrike
Kaity Jacobsen has significant experience at Wrike, where she worked in various human resources roles from 2017 to 2021. She served as a People Operations professional, Human Resources Generalist, and Human Resources Business Partner for Sales. Her work focused on enhancing employee engagement and operational efficiency within the organization.
Educational Background
Kaity Jacobsen studied at Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies. Her educational background in Liberal Arts and Sciences has contributed to her strategic vision and leadership skills in the field of human resources.
Career Foundation at Bitium and SpotHero
Kaity Jacobsen began her career in human resources at Bitium, where she worked as a Human Resources Generalist from 2016 to 2017. She also gained experience as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager at SpotHero from 2015 to 2016. These early roles laid the groundwork for her extensive career in people operations and organizational development.