Kate Clifford
Equity-Based Human Systems Leader
About
Innovative leader of human-centered systems credited with expertise in identifying root causes, developing powerful solutions, aligning organizational strategy to vision and goals, with a trusted compassionate & deeply relational approach
Expertise includes leading Strategic Planning and Response, Systems Analysis, Growth and Reflection, Professional Development Design and Facilitation, Instructional Design, Recruitment and Retention Efforts, Feedback Development, Cultures of Belonging, Communications, and Relational Management of clients, stakeholders, and teams
Inclusive leader who celebrates learning and reflection, builds effective teams for impact, trusted advisor and research-based strategist, effective communications, transformational coaching, and provides clarity to complex journeys
In-depth business and financial acumen include evaluating and course-correcting strategy, budget management, grant-acquisition and reporting, data/metrics analysis and reporting, research, project effectiveness and goal progress monitoring
Technical Proficiency includes Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Database Management, Zoom, CRM, Asana, and other related software applications
Experience
Hub
Director of People and Purpose
Directed workforce growth strategy: acquiring teams and individual agents to grow brokerage by 30% within the first 18 months
Lead of comprehensive human relations program focusing on culture and value-add for partners including onboarding, training and development, mentorship, feedback models, shared decision-making opportunities, conflict resolution and recognition programs
Lead of acquisition coordination, transitioning business and nurturing owner relationships to successfully open two new markets of the brokerage within a shifting market
Oversaw teams in cross-functional project management and community-building efforts
Supported executive leadership team and owners in processes to ensure integrity of mission alignment and clarity in values, to increase organizational impact for all 80+ stakeholders:
Developed professional growth opportunities to develop team capacities including solution-based sales approach, abundant mindset cultivation, negotiation strategy, relational approach, goal development and business strategy for 100+ independent contractors, which resulted in most profitable sales in organizational history
Lead of community and outreach partnerships to enhance collective impact of philanthropic efforts, increased charitable contributions by 50% within the brokerage and quadrupled time dedicated to community volunteering opportunities
Manager of Hub Community and Hub Helps Committees which drove values-drive impact for the organization and cultivated a sense of belonging for stakeholders
Poudre School District
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator
Formed district DEIB strategic response through research-based and compassionate advisement on inclusive leadership, climate and culture, pedagogy and curriculum, and professional learning
Modeled competency and trusted courageous leadership in a critical time of the organization’s practice, improved and nurtured relations within the district’s internal and external communities
Advisor to executive and senior-level district leadership, introduced inclusive leadership models into the organization to bring about diverse perspectives to solve the right priorities for the district needs
Co-Designed data visualization tools to report root causes, current state, and action plans for course correction in support of the district strategic plan to diverse stakeholders
Developed, Implemented and Managed key DEIB Strategic Priorities including:
Administrator of the Staff Equity Coalition, a professional learning group open to all 3,000+ employees to determine organizational priorities, seek out professional learning of educational equity, and practice implementing equitable strategies in trusted community
Grant-funded restorative justice training to the teams from all 52 district schools, to address data demonstrated discrepancies within discipline practices, amplifying need for robust staff training and district support priorities
Advocated for and resourced the created of staff affinity groups to address staff concerns for safety, wellbeing, and belonging for under supported communities, provided professional learning opportunities to learn in affinity
Developed and co-facilitated robust professional development courses to support all entry levels of learning and growth to support change of strategic priorities and equip staff with the skills to disrupt harm and redress inequities
Student Equity Leadership co-sponsor, supporting the student-driven needs within the district with resource and access
Poudre School District
Teacher on Special Assignment
Served as a Professional Development leader with staff regarding Culturally Responsive Teaching to bring school-wide shifts of a culture for belonging for all, trained over 500 staff members in Culturally Responsive Teaching
Introduced Culturally Responsive Teaching studies to Colorado State Educator’s Union, training over 100 Colorado educators, presented in CEA State Conference: Equity in Action Within School Systems
Recognized by union leadership for excellence in teaching and leadership, trained all union leadership representatives in practices for equity, bias awareness and the basics of adult learning essentials
Engaged with community partners to bring funded opportunities for students learning opportunities to acquire credit, learning opportunities, and professional networking for learners
Established learning goals and strength-based educational opportunities for underserved student populations, 95% graduation rate of my student caseload
Engaged with peers through integrity, vision, and compassion when working to bring shifts which interrupted harm or inequities within an educational practice
Writing
“The Good Work Happens Everywhere.”
You Hear Us Knocking But Won’t Let Us In, edited by Word and Deed Publishing, 2024, In Press.
Licenses and Certifications
Learning Behavior Specialist, National Louis University
Anti-Racist Facilitator, The Racial Equity Institute
Trauma-Informed Approach, NICABM
Mindfulness, Colorado State University
SHRM-CP (in progress)