Kathleen Hilton
About Kathleen Hilton
Kathleen Hilton is a co-founder and principal at Stage and an expert at GLG, both roles she has held since 2023. With a background in client growth and service management, she has extensive experience in consultative services, particularly in DEI and ESG.
Current Work Experience
Kathleen Hilton serves as Co-Founder and Principal at Stage, a position she has held since 2023 in New York, New York. She also works as an Expert at GLG, a role she began in 2023, operating remotely in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. In these roles, she focuses on consultative services, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, as well as account management and sales coaching.
Previous Employment History
Before her current roles, Kathleen Hilton worked at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman as Senior Director of Client Growth from 2006 to 2023, accumulating 17 years of experience. Prior to that, she was a Client Service Manager at Jones Day from 1997 to 2005, where she worked for 8 years. Her extensive background in client services and growth strategies has shaped her approach in her current endeavors.
Educational Background
Kathleen Hilton holds a Bachelor's degree in English from the College of the Holy Cross. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Communications from American University. This academic foundation supports her expertise in client engagement and communication strategies.
Certifications and Specializations
Kathleen Hilton is certified by IDEO U Insights for Innovation, with a focus on design thinking and brand development. Her certification complements her professional experience and enhances her skills in customer experience and journey mapping. She actively engages in discussions surrounding key account management and empathy in client relations.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Kathleen Hilton advocates for alleviating food deserts and promoting food equity. She emphasizes the importance of clean food and the concept of food as medicine. Her commitment to these issues reflects her broader interest in social responsibility and community well-being.