Michelle V. Katz

Executive Director, Head Of Talent at Wildlife Conservation Society

Michelle V. Katz has extensive experience in talent management, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and organizational development. Michelle V. has served in leadership roles at various companies, including the Wildlife Conservation Society, DailyPay, Inc., PepsiCo, Mastercard, Kenneth Cole Productions, Citigroup, and Edelman PR Worldwide. Throughout their career, Michelle has built talent ecosystems, developed agile teams, implemented progressive learning and development strategies, and fostered cultures of inclusion and belonging. Michelle V. has also led initiatives focused on talent assessment, leadership development, and performance management. Michelle is a thought leader and advisor who excels at aligning HR strategies with business objectives.

Michelle V. Katz has a solid education background with a master's degree and bachelor's degree in relevant fields. Michelle V. obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science from Barnard College, where they attended from 1993 to 1997. Following that, they pursued further education at Columbia University and earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Organizational Psychology from 2000 to 2002.

In addition to their academic achievements, Michelle V. Katz has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills and knowledge. Michelle V. completed a Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion for HR from Cornell University ILR School in May 2022, as well as a Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from the same institution in January 2022. Furthermore, they received various certifications related to assessments and facilitation, including being a Certified 360 Feedback Facilitator from PepsiCo in February 2017, completing the Hogan Assessment Series (HPI, HDS, MVPI) from Hogan Assessment Systems in February 2017, obtaining the Korn Ferry MasterCard Voices Assessment from Korn Ferry in August 2015, completing the Korn Ferry Learning Agility Assessment from Korn Ferry in July 2015, and obtaining the Harrison Assessment from Impact Achievement Group Inc in May 2014.

Michelle V. Katz's educational background and certifications demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and professional development, particularly in the fields of organizational psychology, diversity and inclusion, and assessment facilitation.

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  • Executive Director, Head Of Talent

    April, 2023 - present