Kathy Kidd
About Kathy Kidd
Kathy Kidd serves as the Senior Director of People Solutions at FINRA, where she focuses on leadership development and organizational transformation. With a background in chemical engineering and a certificate in transformative leadership, she has over two decades of experience in creating human-centered workplaces.
Current Role at FINRA
Kathy Kidd serves as the Senior Director of People Solutions at FINRA, a position she has held since 2000. With over two decades of experience in this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational culture and employee engagement. Based in Rockville, MD, her work involves developing strategies that promote human-centered workplaces and empower teams within the organization.
Previous Experience at OpinionLab
Prior to her tenure at FINRA, Kathy Kidd worked at OpinionLab, A Verint Company, from 1998 to 2000. During her two years there, she contributed to the startup's growth and development, gaining valuable experience in organizational dynamics and employee engagement strategies.
Background in Process Safety Consulting
Kathy Kidd worked as a Process Safety Consultant and Trainer at Williams from 1992 to 1997. This five-year role allowed her to develop expertise in safety protocols and training methodologies, further enhancing her skills in organizational transformation and culture engagement.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Kidd earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. She also obtained a Transformative Leadership Certificate from Maryland University of Integrative Health, completing the program from 2014 to 2015. Her educational background supports her specialization in leadership development and organizational culture.
Focus on Leadership Development
Kathy Kidd has a keen interest in leadership development and its impact on organizations. Her work emphasizes creating self-empowered teams and fostering environments that prioritize human-centered approaches. This focus aligns with her broader goals of organizational transformation and culture engagement.