Kathleen Pickard

Kathleen Pickard is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as a Board Member at University of Minnesota Physicians, Kathleen holds the position of Finance Committee Vice Chair and is an Audit Committee member. Additionally, Kathleen is a Board Member and Finance Committee Chair for the American Association of University Women at MSU. Since December 2020, Kathleen has been working as a part-time independent financial consultant. Their previous roles include Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the University of Minnesota Foundation, Controller at The Saint Paul Foundation, and Financial Analyst positions at both Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Pepsi Cola Bottling Group. Kathleen began their career as a Senior Auditor at Touche Ross (now Deloitte). Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato, between 1974 and 1978.