Katie Zink

Katie Zink is a Contributing Writer at People Managing People and a DEI & Employee Experience Strategist.5 With over 11 years of experience, she has advocated for various causes affecting at-risk youth, career-readiness efforts, after-school programming, and accessibility services.1

Katie is the Founder and Principal Consultant for Social Construct Consulting, where she helps visionary leaders create positive, dynamic workplace cultures that support all voices.1 Her mission is to assist organizations in facilitating necessary workplace changes for collective success.1

Professional Background

Katie's career journey has been diverse and transformative:

• Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she studied Communications in Colorado.2
• After graduating during the 2008 economic downturn, she worked multiple jobs in ski country before moving to Portland.2
• In Portland, she transitioned from the food and beverage industry to the tech sector, excelling in sales and customer success roles.2
• She has experience in marketing and has held positions as a Customer Success Manager.2

Expertise and Focus

Katie specializes in:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): She helps organizations implement and improve their DEI programs.13
• Employee Experience: Katie focuses on creating workplace cultures that prioritize employee well-being and growth.5
• Change Management: She emphasizes the importance of mastering change management in DEI initiatives.6

Contributions and Initiatives

• Katie has been involved in chairing diversity, equity, and inclusion committees since around 2016.1
• She created a membership community for entrepreneurs, visionary leaders, and change agents to learn and grow together.1
• Katie contributes to the People Managing People platform, sharing insights on creating better work environments.25

Katie Zink's approach to improving workplace culture centers on meeting core human needs, addressing burnout, and fostering open communication. Her LinkedIn username is katieszink, where she continues to share her expertise and insights on building better workplaces.4