Katee Van Horn

Katee Van Horn is a seasoned HR strategist and international keynote speaker specializing in global Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging (IDB). With a background as the former VP of Engagement & Inclusion at GoDaddy, she played a pivotal role in shaping a nurturing IDB culture within the Fortune 500 company. She currently heads VH Included Consulting & Coaching, collaborating with global organizations to enhance their cultures.

Katee's expertise lies in spearheading Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Strategic Planning, Inclusive Cultures, HR Department Organization, Employee Relations, Talent Development & Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Sourcing, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Employment Law, Workforce Planning, Change Management, and Employment Brand Ambassadorship. She has a passion for promoting underrepresented groups into leadership roles to achieve IDB objectives.

In addition to her corporate roles, Katee contributes to various organizations and boards including the Multicultural Advisory Board for One Community AZ and serves as an Industry Advisor for Hitch Works. She has a rich educational background having studied at Xavier College Preparatory and completed a Bachelor's in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

Throughout her career, Katee has held diverse roles at notable organizations such as CentralSquare Technologies, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, HERE Technologies, and GoDaddy, where apart from being the VP, she has served in capacities like CEO, Member Board of Directors, VP of People Operations, Sr. Director of People Operations, and Director of HR Business Partner and ER Teams. Prior to GoDaddy, she held positions at renowned companies like Target Financial Services, JP Morgan Chase, Insight, Corporate Job Bank, and Adecco.

Katee's keen eye for organizational assessment, leadership development, and individual coaching has seen her significantly impact strategic planning, leadership capability building, management development, and succession planning. Alongside her professional endeavors, she co-hosts the Inclusive AF podcast, where she engages in conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Overall, Katee Van Horn's extensive experience, coupled with her profound understanding of IDB initiatives, makes her a sought-after expert in cultivating inclusive workplace cultures and driving organizational success through diversity and inclusion.