Kathleen Bougazzoul

About Kathleen Bougazzoul

I am a resourceful, multi-faceted, and strategic professional with a seasoned program management background, a history of optimizing and scaling community-based programs, and a talent for aligning teams around common goals. I combine over 10 years’ experience managing and enhancing program outcomes for high-profile nonprofit organizations; leading a suite of mission-critical continuous improvement initiatives to drive progress toward strategic goals; developing compelling success stories to enhance the reach and impact of established programs; and seamlessly integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE & I) best practices into existing program models. I excel at developing partnerships with values-aligned organizations, removing barriers to program participation, identifying and eliminating roadblocks to project execution, developing equitable systems to advocate key DE & I goals, and leading a suite of process improvement initiatives to optimize day-to-day performance. I am a supportive team leader with a strong ability to take charge of projects, train and empower others, and motivate those around me to do their best work. I believe a leader’s primary duty is to cultivate, professionally develop, and grow confidence in her team. I have the ability, expertise, and coaching skills to drive my team to success. I have the communication skills to clearly articulate my vision, persuade people to take action, and get the ball rolling in the right direction. Whether I’m sending out emails, communicating with a partner, presenting to a crowd, or anything in between; I communicate quickly, accurately, and effectively. Key Skills Project & Program Management Strategic Planning Team Leadership Curriculum Design Stakeholder Relations Relationship Building Mentor/Coach/Facilitator Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Change Management Business Development Strategic Vendor Management Social Impact Process Improvement Top-Tier Communicator

Experience

1. Chief Program Officer

   Workforce Snohomish

   Feb 2024 — Present

Education

• DePaul University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2007 — 2011

• University of Washington

  Executive Master of Public Administration - MPA

  2020 — 2022

Skills

• Highly Motivated Self-Starter
• Editing
• Highly Detail Oriented
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofits
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Public Policy
• Teaching
• Multi Tasking
• Non-Profits
• Diversity Training
• Problem Solving
• Research
• Workers Compensation
• Diligent
• Team Building
• Communication
• Goal Oriented