Kristen Goodell

Skilled in leadership development, change management, conflict resolution, employee relationship building, designing and activating strategic opportunities for improvement.

POWERING PRODUCTIVITY, INNOVATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
As a staff consultant and education expert within the Organizational Development team at Catalyst Connection, Kristen plays a pivotal role in assisting manufacturing and industry organizations in the implementation of employee-centric strategies rooted in learning and development. Kristen’s extensive background in education and crisis intervention uniquely positions her as a specialist in developing, facilitating, and leading comprehensive learning initiatives. Her expertise spans a wide spectrum, encompassing leadership development from frontline to senior levels, Women in Leadership programs, one-on-one skills reinforcement coaching, as well as the intricacies of instructional design and curriculum development. Kristen is a certified educator, officially recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Education from Johns Hopkins University. Adding depth to her skill set, Kristen is accredited in Crisis Intervention, certified in IDEOU Design Strategy, and is a certified facilitator for The Developmental Dimensions Institution. Before joining the Catalyst Connection team, she served as an adjunct faculty member at the Community College of Allegheny County and the Director of a Corporate Mentor Program, which attracted participation from over 150+ prominent companies. Kristen’s career reflects her unwavering commitment to fostering excellence in education and workforce development.