Catherine Killen

About Catherine Killen

I’m a people-centered leader with 10+ years of experience designing and managing talent programs, community partnerships, and employee-facing initiatives at the intersection of workforce development, education, and the private sector.Currently, I serve as Assistant Director of Career Services at the Boston Private Industry Council, where I lead hiring and onboarding processes, supervise and coach teams, manage cross-sector partnerships, and translate organizational goals into programs that support both people and performance.

Experience

1. Assistant Director of Career Services

   Boston PIC (Private Industry Council)

   May 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Lead and supervise a team of career specialists, providing coaching, performance feedback, and accountability to ensure consistent program delivery and professional standards• Manage full-cycle hiring and onboarding for the School-to-Career team, including job design, interviewing, selection, offers, and training for new hires• Partner cross-functionally with data, marketing, employer, and executive stakeholders to align programs with organizational priorities and reporting needs• Serve as a key liaison to senior leadership, preparing written updates that summarize outcomes, impact, and strategic initiatives• Oversee grant reporting and proposals, translating program results into clear, outcome-driven narratives for funders and partners• Develop and deliver training for staff on systems and workflows to improve efficiency, data quality, and compliance• Build and maintain relationships with schools, employers, and community partners to support talent development and workforce readiness initiatives

Education

• School for International Training

  Development Studies

  2012 — 2012

• Smith College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and African Studies

  2010 — 2014