ABOUT KKCC

Letter from our
Managing Director.

Hello! I’m Kristy Kade, KKCC’s managing director. I’ve always believed the personal is professional. Motivated by my own formative experiences, I built a successful career advocating for women and girls.

I started out on the frontlines in the US, then moved to international organizations. I’ve been everything from a community organizer to a global CEO, and have experienced first-hand how misalignment between what an organization says it stands for, and how it operates, undermines morale and mission. 

As a leader of teams, departments, and organizations—both large and small—I made it my mission to make them better at what they do, by making them better places to work. In my nearly 20-year career, it’s the changes I made inside of my workplaces that I am most proud of and know have made the biggest difference in people’s lives.

So, after two decades working to strengthen communities around the world, I decided to redirect my focus to do the same inside of organizations. The work continues to be deeply personal to me. The truth is we spend most of our lives at work. We remake work, we remake people’s worlds—including our own.

Let’s get to work—together!

~ Kristy

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  • “Kristy is a savvy advocate and inspiring leader, with a proven track record of bringing different constituencies together, even around sensitive, complex, and difficult issues. Simultaneously, she is deeply committed to individuals, instilling a sense of trust among colleagues and friends.”

    — Kaci, Former Gates Foundation

  • “Kristy has a unique ability to bring together people of very different life paths, experiences, and personalities. But beyond that, she opens doors for people and gets others to connect with each other and to build their own communities.”

    — Marissa, Harlem Hospital

  • “Working with Kristy is inspiring and motivating. She has this way of making everyone feel included and part of the process, which fosters a strong sense of teamwork. There’s a palpable energy and enthusiasm when she’s around, making it a pleasure to collaborate and work towards shared goals.”

    — Leanne, Comotion