Katherine Bloom O'Connell

Katherine Bloom O'Connell is an experienced professional currently serving as Chief of Staff at Alight, where responsibilities include managing executive relationships, crisis communications, and strategic planning as the organization transitions to a large-scale plan. O'Connell's background includes roles such as Care Fellow at Caring Across Generations, Interim Director of Communications at Playwrights' Center, and Interim Public Policy Advisor at CAPI USA. Previous experience encompasses leadership in communications and editorial projects for various organizations, such as Peripheral Vision International and First Look Media. Katherine Bloom O'Connell holds a Juris Doctor degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and multiple bachelor's degrees in English Language and Literature and Nutrition from The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, as well as a Master of Arts in New Media Journalism from Full Sail University.