Kristin Polywacz

Kristin Polywacz's work experience includes various roles in the field of organizational learning and development. Kristin is currently the Director of Organizational Learning & Development at Quartz Health Solutions since June 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Madison Area Technical College, where they held multiple positions, including Director of Employee Learning & Organizational Development from May 2019 to June 2022. Before that, they served as the Manager of the Center for Operational Excellence & Organizational Development, Process Analyst & Trainer, and Account Manager for Business & Industry Services. Additionally, they worked as an Interpreter and Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services at the college.

In 2011, Kristin also worked as a Sign Language Interpreter at Purple Communications, Inc., where they gained experience in interpreting phone calls between Deaf and hearing customers. This role taught their valuable skills in staying calm under pressure, effective debriefing, and appreciating the complexity of communication.

Prior to their work at Madison Area Technical College and Purple Communications, Inc., Kristin was a Co-Owner/Manager at Firefly Estates, LLC, starting in March 2006.

Overall, Kristin Polywacz has a diverse background in learning and development, with experience in leadership roles and interpreting services.

Kristin Polywacz has a diverse education history. In 1990, they began their undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Education with a focus on Communicative Disorders. After completing their undergraduate studies in 1994, their education continued in 1996 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where they participated in the Interpreter Training Program and earned a Certificate.

In more recent years, Kristin engaged in professional development and obtained various certifications. In 2015, they achieved the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Waukesha County Technical College. Furthermore, in 2018, they completed the Designing for Change program offered by IDEO U. Additionally, Kristin actively pursued their professional growth on LinkedIn, completing several courses and certifications, such as "Leading Your Team Through Change", "Developing a Mentoring Program", "Grit: How Teams Persevere to Accomplish Great Goals", and "Managing Organizational Change for Managers".

It's worth noting that Kristin also pursued education in business, accounting, marketing, journalism, real estate, and photography at Madison Area Technical College, although the specific years of their enrollment are not provided. Furthermore, they hold a Certificate of Interpreting/Certificate of Transliterating (CI/CT) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Competent Communicator designation from Toastmasters International, although the exact details of when and where these were obtained are not provided.