Kathryn Ahern

Kathryn Ahern is a Program Manager in People & Culture at Suffolk Construction, based in Boston.1 She is a highly educated professional with a diverse background in business administration, marketing, management, leadership communications, and data analytics.

Education and Qualifications

Kathryn holds an MBA and a BBA with a focus on Marketing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has also studied Management Leadership Communications at Harvard Extension School and Data Analytics at General Assembly.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Suffolk Construction, Kathryn had a notable career at HubSpot, where she held several positions:

• Team Lead for Global Culture Programs
• Team Lead for Reception & Experience
• Global Travel Coordinator

Before her time at HubSpot, she worked in the hospitality industry, holding positions such as:

• Assistant Front Office Manager at the White Elephant Hotel at Nantucket Island Resorts
• Front Desk Supervisor at Turning Stone Resort Casino
• Front Desk Agent at The White Elephant Hotel

Recent Career Move

Kathryn joined Suffolk Construction as a Program Manager in HR in June 2024. After one month in her new role, she expressed great satisfaction with her position and mentioned completing the "We Are Suffolk" onboarding program.3

Personal Note

Interestingly, during her time at HubSpot, Kathryn took advantage of the company's sabbatical policy after working there for 5 years, taking the month of March off in 2023.2

Kathryn Ahern's diverse experience in hospitality, culture programs, and now in the construction industry demonstrates her adaptability and expertise in people-oriented roles across various sectors.