Kathryn Dicken

Kathryn Dicken is an experienced procurement and contract management professional with a strong background in higher education and legal environments. As Senior Procurement Officer at Radford University since November 2021, Kathryn actively supports contracting functions and manages both term and on-demand contracts. Previously, at Virginia Tech, Kathryn served as Capital Construction Contracting Officer, overseeing large-scale construction and consulting contracts. Prior to that, Kathryn was Contract Analyst II at Purdue University, managing various agreements related to sponsored research and providing guidance on compliance issues. Kathryn's legal background includes roles as a Certified Legal Document Preparer and Judicial Administrative Assistant, establishing a comprehensive understanding of contracting and legal processes. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Public Management from Northern Arizona University and ongoing studies for a Master of Business Administration at Radford University.