Kristi Graham Gitkind, Mpa, Shrm Cp
About Kristi Graham Gitkind, Mpa, Shrm Cp
Kristi Graham Gitkind is a Senior Director at Intermountain Health, overseeing human resources for multiple healthcare facilities. She has extensive experience in human resources and operations, having held leadership roles at various institutions including the University of Colorado Boulder and the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Current Role at Intermountain Health
Kristi Graham Gitkind serves as the Senior Director at Intermountain Health since 2023. In this role, she oversees human resources for four Front Range hospitals and two behavioral health facilities, which collectively support approximately 6,000 healthcare employees. Gitkind leads Labor Response teams in the Front Range area, focusing on aligning human resources practices with the missions and goals of the hospitals.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado Boulder
Gitkind held multiple positions at the University of Colorado Boulder. She worked as the Director of Operations in the College of Media, Communication and Information from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as the Assistant Director of Administration for 11 years, from 2000 to 2011. Her roles involved managing operational aspects and enhancing administrative efficiency within the university.
Experience at Colorado School of Mines
From 2011 to 2016, Gitkind worked at the Colorado School of Mines as the Special Assistant to the President & Trustees. In this capacity, she contributed to the administration of the institution and supported the leadership team in various initiatives.
Leadership at Colorado Department of Transportation
Gitkind served as the Division Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at the Colorado Department of Transportation from 2019 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing human resources functions and implementing strategic initiatives within the department.
Education and Qualifications
Gitkind earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Colorado Denver. Additionally, she holds a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation, demonstrating her expertise in human resources management.