Kate De Jong
About Kate De Jong
Kate De Jong is an Organizational Development Specialist and consultant with extensive experience in leadership development and employee experience. She has worked in various roles at Red Door Interactive and holds degrees in Speech Pathology and TESOL from Michigan State University.
Current Role as Organizational Development Consultant
Kate De Jong has been self-employed as an Organizational Development Consultant since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness through tailored strategies. She specializes in leadership development that aligns with company strategies and goals. Her expertise includes facilitating strategic planning sessions with executive teams to identify annual strategies and set goals.
Experience at Red Door Interactive
Kate De Jong has extensive experience at Red Door Interactive, where she held multiple roles over a span of several years. She served as the Director of People Development from 2012 to 2015, focusing on employee development initiatives. Following this, she was the VP of Employee Experience from 2015 to 2018, where she worked on improving the overall employee experience. Earlier in her career at Red Door Interactive, she held positions as Project Supervisor and Sr. Project Manager, contributing to project management and process improvement.
Educational Background
Kate De Jong studied at Michigan State University, where she earned a Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology. Additionally, she attended Palomar College, where she completed a certificate in Web Development. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and organizational development.
Certifications and Specializations
Kate De Jong is a certified trainer of Situational Leadership® II and a certified practitioner of the Harrison Assessment. These certifications enhance her ability to provide effective leadership training and assessment services. She specializes in developing leadership programs that are tailored to meet the specific strategies and goals of organizations.
Career Coaching and Employee Experience
In her current role, Kate De Jong provides career coaching as part of her efforts to enhance employee experience. Her approach integrates leadership development with career progression strategies, aiming to support employees in achieving their professional goals while aligning with organizational objectives.