Katherine Harmon
About Katherine Harmon
Katherine Harmon is a Preparedness Managing Associate with extensive experience in managing content related to kidnap, ransom, and extortion incidents for various clients, including Fortune 100 to 2000 companies, NGOs, and government entities. She has held significant roles in organizations such as iJET International and WorldAware, and has a strong background in health intelligence and risk management.
Work at Hagerty
Katherine Harmon has been serving as a Preparedness Managing Associate at Hagerty Consulting since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing content related to various threat incidents, including kidnap, ransom, and extortion. Her work supports a diverse client base, including Fortune 100 to 2000 companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government entities. Harmon operates remotely, leveraging her extensive experience in risk management and preparedness to enhance the organization's capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Harmon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which she completed from 1981 to 1985. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Allied Health Sciences from the Medical College of Georgia between 1993 and 1995. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in health intelligence, risk management, and preparedness strategies.
Background
Katherine Harmon has a diverse professional background that includes roles in health intelligence, risk management, and security analysis. Before joining Hagerty Consulting, she worked at iJET International as the Director of Health Intelligence and Corporate Health and Safety Manager from 2015 to 2021. She also held various senior director positions at WorldAware, focusing on product risks content. Her earlier career included experience as an air traffic controller and a security vulnerability analyst, specializing in chemical and biological threats.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Katherine Harmon has managed significant projects, including one with an estimated value exceeding $100 million. This project involved collaboration with hospital executives and state health department leadership. She has also led a team of analysts in a COVID-19-related project that focused on invoice dispute resolution, ensuring accurate invoicing for over 400 facilities. Her skills in forensic financial data analysis have been particularly relevant in addressing COVID-19-related charges.
Professional Experience
Katherine Harmon has accumulated over 14 years of clinical experience as a multi-certified Physician Assistant, specializing in psychiatric profiling and counseling for fitness-of-duty assessments. Her professional journey includes roles at McIndoe Risk Advisory LLC as a Risk Management Consultant and as a Freelance Independent Health Advisor, where she provided pandemic guidance. Her extensive experience in various sectors has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of risk management and preparedness.