Katie Johnson

Partner & President at FiComm Partners

Katie Johnson has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Katie currently serves as the President of FiComm Partners since September 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management as a Vice President of Corporate Communications from July 2019 to September 2021.

Before joining Goldman Sachs, Katie held various positions at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. From April 2018 to July 2019, they served as a Vice President of Public Relations + Communications, reporting directly to the CMO. In this role, they managed a functional team and was responsible for content strategy, event management, and internal and external communications.

From February 2017 to March 2018, Katie was a Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at United Capital. Katie partnered with the CEO and COO to ensure alignment on priorities and led the company's goal setting and operational planning process. Katie also facilitated work flow direction and drove the execution of strategic initiatives.

From February 2016 to January 2017, Katie served as a Vice President and General Manager of People & Organization at United Capital. Katie partnered with the department head to develop and execute the team's strategy, with a focus on HR operations and employee experience.

Prior to that, from October 2012 to January 2016, Katie held the role of Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at United Capital, where they were responsible for attracting, hiring, and retaining Directors of Operations. Katie also analyzed the organizational structure to evaluate performance and identify areas of improvement.

Additionally, Katie worked at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC as a Relationship Manager from October 2004 to June 2006. In this role, they managed client relationships and conducted market research.

Katie began their career in education, working as an Instructor in the Communications Department of California State University, Long Beach from August 2004 to January 2006. Katie also served as a Graduate Assistant & Teaching Associate from August 2003 to August 2004.

Overall, Katie Johnson's work experience demonstrates a strong background in corporate communications, leadership, HR operations, and client relationship management.

Katie Johnson completed their Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach in an unspecified year prior to 2003. Katie then went on to earn their Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the same university, graduating in 2005. In 2015 and 2016, Katie completed six courses in Human Resources Certification at UCLA Extension. In 2018, they participated in the Executive Education Program: Effective Execution of Organizational Strategy at The Wharton School. Katie also obtained additional certifications, including Stakeholder Centered Coaching by Marshall Goldsmith in August 2013 and Organizational Development from Linkage, Inc. in March 2015.

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Timeline

  • Partner & President

    July 1, 2023 - present

  • President

    September, 2021