Kathleen Yang
About Kathleen Yang
Kathleen Yang is a Talent, Development and Inclusion Specialist II at Kite Pharma, Inc., where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Public Health from UCLA and has a diverse background in health and education, with previous roles at Gilead Sciences, Stanford University, and other organizations.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Kathleen Yang serves as a Talent, Development and Inclusion Specialist II at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent development and promoting inclusion within the organization. Her work is based in Santa Monica, California, where she has contributed to the company's initiatives for over five years.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Yang earned a Master of Public Health from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from UC Irvine. Additionally, she studied at Stanford University and Peking University, where she focused on Chinese language and culture, as well as economics and communications.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Kathleen worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in talent development and health. She was a Talent, Development and Inclusion Specialist I at Gilead Sciences from 2018 to 2019 and served as a Learning and Development Coordinator at the same company from 2016 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes roles at Stanford University, Koh Physical Therapy, and UC Irvine Health.
Internship and Early Career
Kathleen Yang began her career with a Health4All internship at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2015. She also worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at Koh Physical Therapy in 2011 and as a Research Assistant for the Department of Pediatrics at UC Irvine Health from 2010 to 2011. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in health and wellness.
International Experience
Kathleen has international experience, having worked as a Native Speaking Teacher at Hess International Educational Organization in Taipei City, Taiwan, from 2012 to 2013. This role allowed her to engage with diverse cultures and enhance her communication skills in an educational setting.