Mary Kate O'Connell

Mary Kate O'Connell has over 25 years of work experience in various roles within human resources and administration. Mary Kate started their career at Massachusetts Port Authority as an Administrator before moving on to State Street as an Executive Administrator. Mary Kate then worked at Brandes Investment Partners, where they held roles such as Human Resources Assistant, Benefits Specialist, Generalist, and Business Advisor. After that, O'Connell joined LPL Financial as a Sr. Employee Relations Generalist. Mary Kate later co-owned The Urban Healing Center, a privately owned healing business. Currently, O'Connell serves as the Chief People Officer at The Elizabeth Hospice, where they have also previously held roles such as Sr. Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Director. In their various positions, O'Connell has been responsible for managing HR functions, building relationships with stakeholders, providing consultation and support on employee relations matters, and implementing policies and procedures. Mary Kate has experience in workforce planning, performance management, employee development, and change management. O'Connell has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic consulting skills throughout their career.

Mary Kate O'Connell has a diverse education history. Mary Kate attended Westfield State University from 1989 to 1993, where they obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Business. Later, from 2000 to 2003, they enrolled at UC San Diego, completing a Human Resource Management Professional Certification program with a focus on Human Resources. Additionally, they hold a certification in Human Resources Management, although specific details regarding the institution, month, and year of attainment are not provided.