Kathy Acierno Baron
About Kathy Acierno Baron
Kathy Acierno Baron serves as Vice President at Pearl Meyer, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong background in culture and change management, with extensive experience in talent acquisition and development.
Work at Pearl
Kathy Acierno Baron has served as Vice President at Pearl Meyer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on aligning talent acquisition and development with organizational strategy. Her work involves collaborating with executive teams and Board of Directors to address talent challenges and enhance organizational effectiveness. Based in the Greater Boston Area, she has contributed to the firm's reputation for providing innovative solutions in workforce planning and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Acierno Baron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from SUNY Geneseo. She furthered her education at Cornell University, earning a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) with a focus on Human Resources. In 2012, she completed a certification as an Executive Coach at Babson College. Her educational background supports her expertise in culture and change management, as well as leadership development.
Background
Before joining Pearl Meyer, Kathy Acierno Baron held various leadership roles, including Director of Workforce Planning and Talent Mobility at Harvard University from 2018 to 2019. She also served as a Senior Organization Development Consultant at Harvard from 2011 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she spent 16 years at Avery Dennison as Director of Leadership and Organizational Development, where she focused on enhancing organizational performance through effective talent management strategies.
Achievements
Kathy Acierno Baron has a strong track record in leadership retreat facilitation, emphasizing team building and employee engagement. Her extensive experience includes working closely with executive teams to implement strategies that align talent development with business objectives. She has contributed to innovative solutions that address organizational talent challenges, showcasing her commitment to enhancing workplace culture and effectiveness.