Kathryn Oakes

Kathryn Oakes is a professional in organization development consulting, offering powerful and insightful services to non-profits, government, and corporate organizations.

Her expertise lies in creating safe and supportive environments, providing direct and challenging insights, and offering innovative solutions to her clients.

She currently works with a range of clients including the Bureau of Primary Health Care (HHS), various Primary Care Associations, Community Health Centers, Boulder Community Hospital, and other organizations.

Kathryn's focus areas include leadership development, executive coaching, strategic planning, leadership retreat facilitation, talent management, pre-hire assessments, communication assessments, teambuilding, and conflict management.

Her educational background includes a Master of Science (MS) in Organization Development from Pepperdine University, a BS in Education from the University of Colorado Boulder, and an Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Colby Sawyer College.

Professionally, Kathryn Oakes serves as the President of Lifework Strategies, LLC, and has a wealth of experience in executive and leadership development, having worked at companies like Staples, CenturyLink, and BPAmoco/Amoco Corporation.

She has also held roles in victim assistance programs at the Boulder County Sheriff's Department and volunteering at Boulder County Hospice, showcasing her commitment to community service and support.