Katie Florio
About Katie Florio
Katie Florio is an Environment, Health and Safety Leader with extensive education in Occupational Health and Safety, Organizational Leadership, and Sustainability. She currently serves as the Global EHS&S Leader at Baxter International Inc. and as the Environment, Health and Safety Leader at Kite Pharma, focusing on effective leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Kite Pharma
Katie Florio serves as the Environment, Health and Safety Leader at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing environmental, health, and safety initiatives within the organization. Her focus includes addressing complex business challenges through effective leadership and fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Her tenure at Kite Pharma is marked by her commitment to building rapport with stakeholders, ensuring that safety protocols align with corporate objectives.
Current Role at Baxter International Inc.
Katie Florio is also the Global EHS&S Leader on the Corporate Team at Baxter International Inc., where she has worked since 2018. In this capacity, she leads environmental, health, safety, and sustainability efforts across the organization. Her leadership in this role contributes to the company's commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and environmental responsibility in the Greater Chicago Area.
Education and Expertise
Katie Florio has an extensive educational background in health and safety. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University. Furthering her education, she achieved a Master of Business Administration and a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership from the same institution. Additionally, she holds an Advanced Certificate in Ergonomics from the University of Colorado and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Professional Philosophy
Katie Florio emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships with stakeholders in her professional practice. She believes that creating memorable interactions fosters trust and collaboration. Her guiding principle includes bringing head, heart, and humor to her work, which reflects her approach to leadership and team dynamics. This philosophy aids her in effectively addressing the challenges faced in the environment, health, and safety sector.