Kate Pokorny

Kate Pokorny has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Kate is currently working as the VP Strategic Projects at Wintrust Life Finance since December 2021. Prior to this role, they were the Business Owner of Old & Renew LLC, where they focused on restoring and enhancing old pieces. Kate has also served as the VP Business Management at Wintrust Mortgage from June 2020 to January 2022. Kate held various roles at different companies such as Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, PLS Financial Services, Neebo, Premier Farnell, U.S. Cellular, Nelnet, and Omnium Worldwide, where they showcased their expertise in program management, project management, and strategic planning. Kate's work experience reflects their proficiency in managing projects, leading teams, and implementing effective strategies.

Kate Pokorny has a diverse education history. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) MFA Russia MGIMO, where they studied from 1986 to 1992. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree in Business Administration and Finance from Iowa State University, completing their studies from 1992 to 1994. Continuing their educational journey, Kate obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Management from the College of St Mary between the years 2000 and 2002.

In addition to their formal education, Kate Pokorny has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Kate is a Certified Scrum Master through the Scrum Alliance, holds the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) certification from Scrum.org, and is a Project Management Professional recognized by the Project Management Institute. The specific details regarding when exactly these certifications were obtained are not provided.