Kathleen Pacini

Kathleen Pacini is the Chief People Officer at Patreon, a position she has held since February 2023. With over 15 years of experience in human resources, she has a robust background in scaling organizations and enhancing employee development. Before joining Patreon, Kathleen served in various leadership roles at Twitter from June 2013 to November 2022, including Vice President of Talent Management and HR Business Partner, where she oversaw global HR initiatives and supported executive leadership.12

Background and Education

Kathleen began her career as an Audit Associate at Deloitte and later transitioned into human resources roles. Her previous positions include:

• Human Capital Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Human Resources Specialist at Frontier Communications
• Recruiting Specialist at Protiviti.12

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Marketing from Santa Clara University and has completed executive education in Executive Compensation Strategies & Frameworks from The Wharton School.1

Contributions at Patreon

At Patreon, Kathleen focuses on creating a people-first culture that emphasizes continuous learning and inclusivity. She is particularly proud of initiatives like launching a Software Engineering Apprentice program aimed at increasing diversity in tech.2 Her leadership philosophy centers on building equitable opportunities for all employees, fostering an environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally.23

Personal Insights

Kathleen is also a mother of two boys and values the balance between family life and professional success. She believes in maintaining a fun atmosphere at work while achieving impactful results.2 Her approach to HR emphasizes transparency, ongoing education, and the importance of integrating learning into daily work practices.3

For more professional details, Kathleen maintains a LinkedIn profile under the username kathleen-pacini-phr-b115986 where she shares insights related to her work and the HR field.4