Patricia Kamienski
About Patricia Kamienski
Patricia Kamienski serves as the Director of Compliance and Programs at QuinStreet, where she leads a team of six and oversees compliance requirements across various business units. With a strong educational background, including studies at the University of Oxford and the University of Bath, she has extensive experience in legal operations and contract management.
Work at QuinStreet
Patricia Kamienski has served as the Director of Compliance and Programs at QuinStreet since 2016. In this role, she leads a team of six direct reports across both domestic and international offices. Her responsibilities include providing direction on compliance requirements for various business units and identifying process improvements. She also monitors industry regulations and client guidelines to ensure adherence. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Legal Operations Manager at QuinStreet from 2012 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Kamienski holds a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from George Mason University, where she studied from 1999 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Development Economics and International Development from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, studying there from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she completed an International Law Study Abroad program at the University of Oxford in 2004 for 11 months, enhancing her expertise in legal compliance and international regulations.
Background
Before joining QuinStreet, Patricia Kamienski worked as the Business Contracts Manager at Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) from 2008 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for managing business contracts and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her diverse background in legal operations and compliance has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead compliance initiatives effectively at QuinStreet.
Achievements
At QuinStreet, Patricia Kamienski has been instrumental in implementing a new case management system platform, serving as the project lead for this initiative. Her role involves not only compliance oversight but also driving process improvements across various business units, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.