Loyal. Focused. Enterprising. Bold. Judicious. MY CORE VALUESEquity and Social Justice, Respect, Honest Communication, ServiceMY VALIANT “SUPERPOWERS”I am a deep listener. I pay attention to what is being said and seek to find what is omitted. I deduce spot-on conclusions about unspoken intentions. In other words, I read between the lines. I ask the right questions at the right times. I seek to uncover the assumptions we bring to our work so that collaborations and negotiations are more effective. “Thinking outside of the box” comes second-nature to me. I meet all situations, reports, and claims with healthy doses of skepticism which makes me a natural fact-checker. I am intrigued by complex problems and captivated by puzzles. HIGHER EDUCATION POLICYI am passionate about eliminating inequities in higher education. Higher education is not the great equalizer; but it can and should be. It is my responsibility to consistently demonstrate comprehensive understanding of higher education policy. I have an ability to acknowledge and appreciate multiple, often conflicting, points of view that educational problems insight. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESI have keen instincts to navigate sensitive political environments, negotiate effectively, confidently interact with a wide range of professionals, and bring positive energy to my work space. I consistently bring a unique perspective to problem-solving and seek to bring clarity to ambiguity. Previous supervisors have commended my ability to adapt quickly to new situations and improvise appropriately when necessary. AKA/Common misspellings: Kat Wheatle, Katherine Wheatley, Kathryn Wheatle, Catherine WheatleSpecialties: Data use to inform strategic planning and policy decision-making, public speaking, professional development planning, research presentations, historical methodology, liaise, personal branding