Katherine Michalak

Katherine Michalak, SHRM-CP, is a skilled HR professional currently serving as a People Operations Business Partner at The Phoenix since April 2019, where responsibilities include talent acquisition and support for recovery initiatives. Prior experience includes roles such as Assistant General Manager and Floor Manager at Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery, contributing to one of the oldest art cooperatives in the U.S. Katherine also held editorial positions at Duende Literary Journal, focusing on promoting under-represented authors, and briefly worked as a Road Manager for Pierre Bensusan's U.S. tour. Katherine earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Goddard College and an Associate's degree in Mathematics from Front Range Community College.