Kathy Young
National Director, University Relations and Recruitment @American Heart Association
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WORK HISTORY
National Director, University Relations and Recruitment @American Heart Association
US
Lead the American Heart Association’s nationally recognized internship program, providing early career talent with mission-driven, real-world experience through mentorship, professional development, and impactful project work. • Built and scaled a national, school-agnostic recruiting strategy, resulting in intern cohorts representing more than 250 colleges and universities across the U.S. • Shape early career visibility and outreach strategy, including social media, digital recruiting platforms, and virtual career fairs, to drive awareness and sustained applicant demand across recruiting cycles. • Partner closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to align intern roles with organizational priorities and drive internship‑to‑full‑time conversion as a core workforce pipeline strategy.• Continuously evolve program design and candidate experience to support intern growth, manager readiness, and long-term workforce needs. • Position AHA as a destination employer for early career talent, generating more than applicants for 78 internship roles in a single recruitment cycle. • Recognized with the Association-Wide Operational Excellence Award (2022–2023) for leadership and impact of the Interns of Impact program.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona
B.S., Health & Related Sciences
SKILLS
ABOUT KATHY YOUNG
I’m passionate about helping college students take their first steps into meaningful careers. At the American Heart Association, I lead a nationally recognized internship program designed to give Gen Z talent real‑world experience through mentorship, professional development, and mission‑driven work.My approach is grounded in authenticity, consistency, and access. I believe students thrive when they feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow, and that philosophy has shaped an internship program recognized as one of the Top 100 in the nation.Beyond program leadership, I stay closely connected to the evolving early‑career landscape through my work with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), collaborating with peers to advance best practices in early‑career engagement and workforce development.If you’re a student exploring internship opportunities or a professional invested in early‑career talent, I welcome the chance to connect and help create pathways for the next generation of leaders.
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