Practitioner-Scholar, DEI Strategist, Facilitator, and Thought Partner

Dr. Katherine Penn is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion leader with more than 20 years of experience in education. A systems-thinker, Katie is passionate about uncovering and removing the barriers that inhibit effective organizational change management. She is committed to empowering and equipping individuals and teams to create more inclusive and equitable organizations. Katie is a collaborative leader who builds trust through compassionate accountability aimed at growth and learning. A skilled facilitator, she is adept at creating brave spaces for dialogue across differences. A creative problem-solver, Katie is skilled at data analysis, qualitative research, program design and implementation, and higher education leadership.