Kathy Bloomgarden

Kathy Bloomgarden is a highly experienced CEO in the global PR and digital communications industry, specializing in steering Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, and other organizations through important communications moments, crises, and milestones.

With a wealth of knowledge accumulated over the years, she is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders across diverse industries, guiding them on effective communication strategies.

Kathy is dedicated to leading with a strong sense of purpose, leveraging communications to foster connections, address critical global issues, and foster innovation.

She embodies a spirit of continuous learning, always staying at the forefront of industry developments and embracing disruption. Kathy is also the author of 'Trust: The Secret Weapon of Effective Business Leaders.'

In terms of education, she pursued a Ph.D. in Political Science and an M.A. in Political Science with a focus on Chinese Studies, both at Columbia University in the City of New York. Additionally, she studied French for her B.A. at Brown University.

Her professional journey includes serving as the CEO of Ruder Finn and holding roles as a Trustee at the China Institute and a Member of the Arthur W. Page Society.