Jill Kinison

Jill Kinison has several years of experience in various roles related to people and culture, operations, and organizational development. Jill is currently the Director of People & Culture at Ruffwear, where they are responsible for managing and developing the company's workforce.

Prior to their current role, Jill worked at Slalom Consulting as Director Global Operations. In this position, they oversaw office operations and executive administration programs, leading a team across multiple countries and supporting a global workforce community. Jill also built brand recognition through community connection and marketing campaigns.

Before Slalom Consulting, Jill worked at Alaska Airlines as a Talent & Organizational Development Specialist. In this role, they designed, developed, and facilitated training programs for the airline, focusing on customer satisfaction.

Jill also has experience as an Outdoor Programs & Volunteer Coordinator at the Service Board (tSB) and as a Challenge Course Facilitator at multiple organizations, including Northwest Teambuilding, Challenge Works, Camp Allen, and Adventure Alliance, Inc.

Jill began their career in the field of student development at Texas A&M University, serving as a Student Development Specialist. Jill also gained experience as a Graduate Intern in Recreational Sports at the University of Washington and as a Graduate Assistant in Recreational Sports Facilities and Aquatics at Seattle University.

Overall, Jill Kinison has a diverse background in people and culture, operations, organizational development, and outdoor programs.

Jill Kinison's education history includes a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Student Development Administration from Seattle University. Jill also holds a Bachelor's degree in American Studies from Rutgers University. In addition to their formal education, Jill has obtained several certifications including the KFLA Blended Certification from Korn Ferry, the Therapy Dog Team certification from Pet Partners, and various leadership and facilitation certifications from institutions such as Disney Institute, Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC, Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), and Coach Across America. Jill also holds certifications in areas such as technology facilitation, program instruction, and strength coaching.