Katrina (Kate) Pugh, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

A high-energy convener, researcher and sustainability solutions manager with successful record in AI, strategy, agile product development and organizational transformation. Brings deep experience in designing, selling and driving complex programs using disciplines of strategy, design, business development, leadership/team effectiveness, and data science. Areas of Expertise:Sustainability solutionsFacilitating/teaching inclusive conversation models (using the Five Discussion Disciplines (See https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00521-023-08819-z#article-info andhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digital-fray-dont-just-converse-collaborate-katrina-kate-pugh)Quantifying with AI/ML the impacts and features of conversation (Subject of my Doctoral research)Digital Transformation Planning, Influencing International Development, Board and Executive-level decision-makingInformation Modeling, Collaboration AI and ROI AssessmentChange Management / Knowledge Management (KM)Process Improvement, including Journey Mapping / “Work to be done”LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt / process improvement facilitationSocial Network AnalysisAgile Project ManagementFacilitation of Programs, Meetings, Events, and Knowledge Jams Highlights:Blue Director at Oceanic GlobalPrincipal at Plastic-Free Islands Network, an NGO using the power of action networks, data, and transparency to reduce or eliminate plastic waste; Led international development projects for World Bank Group, Australian DFATLed digital transformation consulting projects for over 20 companies and nonprofits in a variety of industries (Managed projects up to $5M)Developed 20 knowledge, information and collaboration strategiesLaunched 7 intranets Deployed 2 LMSsSupervised 11 person KM teamManaged/practiced in 10 countriesLed Strategy Committee of Board for innovative social enterpriseTaught information governance, KM strategy, and networks for 13 Master’s cohorts

Listed skills include Knowledge Management, Change Management, Program Management, Strategy, and 22 others.