Katie Dufford
About Katie Dufford
Katie Dufford serves as the Director of People & Culture at Snorkel AI, bringing extensive experience in human resources from previous roles at companies such as Target, Intercom, and WeWork.
Current Role at Snorkel AI
Katie Dufford serves as the Director of People & Culture at Snorkel AI. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing her expertise in human resources and organizational development. Her responsibilities include shaping the company culture and enhancing employee engagement within the organization.
Previous Experience at Intercom
Katie Dufford held multiple positions at Intercom, including Senior HR Business Partner from 2019 to 2021, and later as Director of HRBPs & People Programs from 2023 to 2024. During her time at Intercom, she focused on various aspects of human resources, including people programs and business partnerships, significantly impacting the HR landscape within the company.
Background in Human Resources at Target
Katie Dufford began her career in human resources at Target, where she worked in various capacities from 2012 to 2017. She served as Executive Team Leader for both Human Resources and Salesfloor, and also took on the role of Interim Store Team Leader. Her experience at Target laid the foundation for her future roles in HR.
Education in Sociology-Organizational Studies
Katie Dufford earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology-Organizational Studies from the University of California, Davis. This educational background provided her with a strong understanding of organizational dynamics and human behavior, which she applies in her professional roles.
Experience at WeWork and sweetgreen
Katie Dufford worked at WeWork as Senior Manager and Manager of People Partners from 2018 to 2019. She also served as HR Business Partner at sweetgreen for 9 months in 2017. These roles further developed her skills in employee relations and organizational culture.