Kate Webster, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I assist clients in transforming organizational values, behaviors, and norms to build inclusive workplace environments- Consultant/Executive Coach to evaluate, strategize and execute change- Keynote speaker on inclusive leadership and navigating difficult conversations- Facilitator and curriculum designer for programs on inclusive leadership, women’s empowerment, and effective communication

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I help individuals, teams, and organizations think, lead, and interact inclusively. inQUEST Consulting is a global firm with a collective of business consultants and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion thought leaders. As a Senior Consultant, I work collaboratively with organizations to harness diversity and create inclusive and equitable cultures that ignite innovation and drive results. I specialize in working collaboratively with DEI Councils, Business Resource Groups, and Executive and Senior leadership teams to build effective DEI strategic plans that are informed by an equity audit, focus groups, and engagement survey results and fully embedded into the organization's mission, vision, values, and all the work they do.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Initiated, led, and facilitated diversity, equity and inclusion learning platforms, professional development sessions, and system-wide educational events aligned with organizational 5-year strategic diversity & inclusion plans. Developed D&I assessments, metrics, and accountability measures for executive reports. Consulted with Rush System department heads to create strategic partnerships and build inclusive workplace environments. Public Voices Fellow through The OpEd Project.

Appointed by the Mayor of The Village of Forest Park to Chair the newly formed Diversity Commission to foster and support diversity and inclusion initiatives in the community. Partnered with community leaders and elected officials to draft, revise, and pass legislation to secure Forest Park as a Welcoming Village.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Certified Women's Leadership Coach through Tiara International: worked 1-on-1 with professional women leaders to grow their business success.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Established professional speaking and consulting company to provide diversity and inclusion, conflict resolution, and assertive communication professional development sessions, key notes, and work place team building training. Established strategic partnerships within higher education and healthcare organizations to build inclusive environments. Thought leader, TEDx Speaker, Empowerment Coach.

River Forest, Il

Developed innovative college curriculum customized to millennial populations and presented weekly lectures on intersectionality of race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, and social justice topics. Created all course content and syllabus, instruction materials, course readings, and advised students.

Developed innovative college curriculum customized to millennial populations and presented weekly lectures on intersectionality of race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, education, and social justice topics. Created all course content and syllabus, instruction materials, course readings, and advised students.

Greater Chicago Area

Educated, taught, and trained individuals on a wide range of violence prevention, personal safety, and wellness topics. Developed empowerment-based self-defense curriculum, administered programs, and managed instructor staff. Provided programs to academic, non-profit, and corporate clients. Obtained certification as an Empowerment Self-Defense Instructor and a third-degree black belt in Seido Karate.

Provided benchmarking and competitor analyses for school’s strategic plan. Supervised school’s Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) accreditation process and coordinated facilities master planning process.

Greater Chicago Area

Conducted market analysis research for Fortune 500 and other companies. Compiled market segment analyses, wrote top-line summaries, and created company profiles for clients. I was a part-time research analyst from 1996-1999.

Greater Chicago Area

At Chicago's first all girl charter school, I managed operations within the school's Junior High Academy and instituted school’s after school tutoring program. I taught classes in computer technology and design and integrated curriculum within the humanities departments.

Greater Chicago Area

I developed needs assessments for university clients and conducted qualitative and quantitative research and data analyses to inform benchmarking . As a certified focus group moderator, I conducted benchmarking analyses and wrote executive reports for project team.

Kenya

I procured a fellowship grant for dissertation research and write-up. I conducted in-country data analysis investigating prevalence of gender-based violence on Kenyan high school girls. I presented seminars on key research findings to the Bureau of Educational Research, Kenyatta University, and AAUW membership groups.

Kenya

I directed various high school Community Service and Teacher College programs in Kenya. I initiated and implemented strategic community partnerships to facilitate student community service projects in Kenya.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Cum Laude Honors

Ph.D., Administrative, Institutional & Policy Studies, Sociology Of Education