Kathleen Thurmond Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

Strategic development consultant working with non-profits, women and family-owned businesses to improve all aspects of organizational leadership and operations. Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders in sensitive situations and manage complex tasks and outcomes. Areas of focus include Reproductive Health, Gender Equality, Family Business Engagement, Business Strategy, Public Policy, Education, and Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development. Notable engagements:- Women’s Wealth Legacy Group (2013-2016): Facilitated workshops for new female executives/ inheritors to clarify and execute their philanthropic vision and plans.- Pachamama Alliance (2015-present): Assist with strategy development, corporate partnership development, and outreach to increase corporate commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability.- Reliable Caregivers Home Care Agency (2014): Provided CEO and executive team with staff management, strategic analysis, and leadership development.-Doud/Hausner Family Business Consulting (2008-2009)- International Trade Programs /Long Beach Small Business Development Center (2008-2009): Managed program assisting entrepreneurs with infrastructure, training, partnerships and development.

San Francisco Bay Area

Engaged by Executive Director to assist with organizational leadership, budgeting and programming. Also focused on strategic planning and fundraising efforts to develop a more diversified and sustainable revenue model.

San Francisco Bay Area

Guiding member of Leadership Council responsible for fundraising, awareness, outreach, and programs.

Los Angeles, Ca

As part of the Common Cause Board of Directors, responsibilities include focusing organizational efforts to further their mission of creating and upholding honest, accountable government. Also responsible for ongoing Board recruitment.

Oakland, Ca

Championed the mission of Girls, Inc. to develop strong, smart, and bold girls through experiential and educational programs. As a member of the Board of Directors, played a critical role in the financial oversight and strategic direction of the organization.

San Francisco Bay Area

President term 2011-2013. Led organizational transformation resulting in increased chapter membership and greater influence in the women’s business leadership community. Partnered with local women’s business organizations such as the Hispanic Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and the Professional Business Women of California. Won the NAWBO National membership growth award in 2013.

Long Beach, Ca

As CEO of an industrial uniform service founded in 1949, provided services to over 1500 customers throughout Southern California. Directed a 50-person staff, produced strategic plans, monitored P&L and customer satisfaction. Presided over business development, regulatory compliance, production and facilities, organizational development, and human resources/labor relations. Implemented significant process improvements throughout the entire organization, reversed negative revenue and profitability trends, diversified the customer base, and established strong relations with the business community and regulatory/legislative bodies. In 2007, company was successfully sold to the largest national competitor in the industry.Piloted the Environmental Protections Agency’s 1995 innovative environmental management system incorporating international standards for environmental stewardship. Achieved a 15% reduction in resource consumption with zero reductions to product quality or service. Recipient of the 2000 Small Industry, Plant of the Year Award from the California Water Environmental Association.

Los Angeles, Ca

-Directed a continuum-of-care facility, offering assisted living, permanent housing, hospice and case management, for medically indigent persons living with HIV/AIDS, women and children and LGBT persons in Los Angeles County.-Managed a $1.5 million budget, directed a full-time, 35-person staff responsible for programming, advocacy, fundraising, and outreach initiatives; collaborated with Board of Directors in strategic planning, policy and program development.

Long Beach, Ca

-Provided operational administration, fund raising, and managed 15 healthcare workers in AIDS case management program. Coordinated staffing, supervision of 10 social workers and patient assessment. Participated in quality assurance, the Women’s Council, and the child abuse action team. Administered the MSW Internship Program.-Speaker and instructor to local high school pregnancy program, focusing on the impact of drug and alcohol use on pregnancy and awareness and prevention of teen dating violence.

Long Beach, Ca

-Provided clinical consultation, including assessments and development of the psycho-social component of state-regulated protocols for maternal-child health services. -Supervised social work professionals providing services to teens/young mothers and delivered educational presentations to the school districts pregnant minors class

Mba, Business

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work / Family Systems / Feminist Theory

Activities and Societies: National Association of Social Workers National Organization for Women

Public Policy Studies On Gender Equality, Women In Politics, And Inclusion.

Executive Environmental Management Certificate, Environmental Business And Sustainability

Community Leadership (Trusteeship)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Spanish / Business

Family Business Advising

Seminar focused on understanding the many dimensions and dynamics of advice, consultations and education for a family owned business.