Samantha Hatch
About Samantha Hatch
Samantha Hatch serves as the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in talent management and human resources, she has successfully implemented diversity initiatives and led employee resource groups across several organizations, including Northrop Grumman and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Samantha Hatch serves as the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Kite Pharma since 2021. In this role, she focuses on implementing strategies that promote diversity and inclusion within the organization. Her responsibilities include developing and executing initiatives that foster an inclusive workplace culture, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported.
Previous Experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Prior to her current position, Samantha worked at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2018 to 2021. Initially serving as an HR Business Partner, she later took on the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead. During her tenure, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Experience at Northrop Grumman
Samantha worked at Northrop Grumman from 2014 to 2018 in various roles, including Talent Acquisition Recruiter and Talent Management. She led efforts to analyze demographic data to identify opportunities for underrepresented communities and successfully increased Employee Resource Group participation by 15%.
Educational Background
Samantha holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from DePaul University, studying there from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Workshops and Communication Strategies
Samantha has created and facilitated workshops focused on 'Inclusive Culture,' aimed at equipping leaders with tools to recognize and reduce bias in decision-making. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive inclusion and diversity communications strategy in collaboration with Public Affairs, enhancing both internal and external messaging on these critical topics.