Judith H. Katz
Fueled by her passion for addressing systemic barriers and known for her boundless energy and sharp analytical mind, Judith Katz brings more than 30 years of experience to her work in strategic culture change.
Her work is an extension of her lifelong commitment to championing fairness, respect for all people, and social justice, and she was recognized for this by Profiles in Diversity Journal, which named her one of 40 Pioneers of Diversity. Judith assists organizations to understand and appreciate the uniqueness that each associate brings as her or his added value. When unleashed, this creates a win-win situation.
She also assists organizations to create sustainable and highly successful inclusion change efforts that, when integrated with business strategies, can achieve enhanced bottom-line results.
She has consulted with many organizations, including: Allstate, Cisco Systems, Inc.; Dun and Bradstreet; E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Ecolab Inc.; EILEEN FISHER, INC.; Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.; Toyota Motor Sales; and United Airlines. She is also the co-founder of the Covert Process Concept and Lab with Bob Marshak.
Judith began her career in academia, earning a doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts in 1976. She served on the faculties of the University of Oklahoma (tenured associate professor) and San Diego State University.
Judith began her career in academia, earning a doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts in 1976. She served on the faculties of the University of Oklahoma (tenured associate professor) and San Diego State University.
She joined The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc., in 1985 and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Client Brand Lead. She is responsible for ensuring that the Kaleel Jamison brand is delivered consistently across clients.
Judith also plays a key role in Kaleel Jamison?s latest research and thinking about how to combine social networking media, emerging technologies, and inclusive cultures to help organizations meet the challenges of the next few decades.
Judith's curriculum vitae is available upon request. Please call 518.271.7000
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
RECOGNITION
Named as one of forty Pioneers of Diversity by Profiles in Diversity Journal (August/September 2007)
AWARDS
OD Network Larry Porter Award (2009)
DTUI Cultural Competency Award (2004)
Voices of Inclusion Medallion ACPA (2004)
ORGANIZATIONS FOUNDED
Co-Convener, Community 2022
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Net Impact Advisory Board (2007-2009)
Social Venture Network, Vice Chair of Board (1999-2005)
The Center for White American Studies (1999-2003)
The Group for Cultural Documentation (1991-present)
The Kaleel Jamison Foundation (1985-present)
NTL Institute (1982-1986)
FACULTY POSITIONS
Associate Professor, Counselor Education, San Diego University (1985-1986)
Associate Professor, Departments of Human Relations and Counseling Psychology, University of Oklahoma (1976-1985)
Adjunct Professor, Union Graduate Institute (1991-2000)
Adjunct Professor, American University (1989)
Adjunct Professor, JFK University (1989-1990)
BOOKS
Co-author with F.A. Miller, Be BIG: Step Up, Step Out, Be Bold (Berrett-Koehler, 2008)
Co-author with F.A. Miller, The Inclusion Breakthrough: Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity (Berrett-Koehler, 2002)
Co-editor of The Promise of Diversity (McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 1994)
Author, No Fairy Godmothers, No Magic Wands: The Healing Process After Rape (1984)
Author, White Awareness: Handbook for Anti-Racism Training (University of Oklahoma Press, 1978, 2003)
REVIEWER
OD Practitioner Editorial Board (1993-present)
SELECTED KEYNOTES
Linkage Summit on Leading Diversity
OD Network Conference
The Conference Board
American Women in Radio and Television
Treasury Executive Institute
ASTD Annual Conference
Center for Gender in Organizations, Simmons Graduate School of Management
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Skidmore College