Kirsten Faurot, MSIO (she/her/hers)

Kirsten Faurot, MSIO, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of HR and people management. Kirsten is the Head of People at Bombora since March 2020, where they have successfully spearheaded the expansion of the team from 100 to 230 employees, contributing to the company's impressive revenue growth and earning several accolades for its work culture. Prior to Bombora, Kirsten held the position of Head of People at thelab from March 2019 to February 2020. Kirsten also has a significant tenure at Thomas, starting as Manager, Employee and Organizational Development from April 2001 to April 2004. Kirsten later progressed to the role of Director, Employee and Organizational Development from May 2004 to March 2019, and eventually served as Senior HR Business Partner/HR Director from August 2015 to March 2019. Before Thomas, Kirsten worked at Amalgamated Bank of New York, first as a Training Specialist from February 1998 to December 1999, and then as Assistant Director/Assistant Vice President in the Human Resources Department from January 2000 to April 2001. Throughout their career, Kirsten has consistently demonstrated their expertise in organizational design, employee training and development, performance management, and recruitment.

Kirsten Faurot, MSIO (she/her/hers) obtained their Master of Science (MS) degree in Organizational Psychology from Baruch University, where they studied from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Relations at American University. During their undergraduate studies, they also spent a year abroad at Nantes Université, where they completed all coursework in French, focusing on International Studies. In addition to their academic qualifications, Kirsten holds a certification in the Myers Briggs Type Inventory from Type Resources, although the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not mentioned.