Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Ken Kaminski has extensive work experience in finance and accounting. Ken currently serves as the CFO at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, where they lead the finance function and advises on growth initiatives. Prior to this, they were the Vice President and Controller at Innovairre, where they managed the accounting and financial management functions. Ken also held the position of SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis at DFC Global Corp., where they played a crucial role in the company's IPO. Ken started their career at Verizon as an Assistant Manager, Network Cost Analyst, and later worked as a Controller at CSL Behring. Additionally, Ken worked as an M&A Analyst at Honeywell Process Solutions, specializing in financial valuations and operational integrations of acquired companies.
Ken Kaminski completed their education in a chronological manner, starting with their Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, which they obtained between 1984 and 1988. Ken then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance at La Salle University from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, in March 2019, Ken obtained a certification as a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Beck Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission of improving lives worldwide through excellence and innovation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy. It was established in 1994 by Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Judith S. Beck. As the leading source for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) training and resources, Beck Institute has provided more than 45,000 clinicians from 130 countries with state-of-the-art training in CBT, the most highly researched and widely adopted of the evidence-based psychotherapies. In 2019, Beck Institute opened the Beck Institute Center for Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) to train professionals and staff who work with individuals with serious mental health conditions. In the same year, Beck Institute launched an intensive CBT certification program designed to raise the bar for excellence in the field through training, mentorship, and feedback from expert faculty. In addition to professional training, Beck Institute provides information and resources for the public on these two forms of evidence-based psychotherapy and operates a small, in-house clinic to treat clients. The Beck Institute Cares website provides information and resources about CBT to the lay public.