Katie Adams is the executive director of the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM). Her goal is to expand the KYSHRM brand and develop KYSHRM as a nationally-recognized leader for its support and development of local SHRM chapters and individual members across the state of Kentucky. The newly created, dual role is in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, where Katie also works with the Senior Vice President of Business Services on special projects.
Katie represents KYSHRM on the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Workforce Center Board and the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center Employer Workforce Recovery Task Force. She maintains a membership with the Louisville Society for Human Resource Management chapter.
Katie has a B.S. in Workforce Leadership, an A.A. in Paralegal Studies from the University of Louisville and completed an internship with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. Her 10 years of progressive experience within the field of human resources includes employee benefits, payroll, legal compliance, HR systems and technology, full cycle recruitment, policy development, employee relations, performance management, leadership development and onboarding. Prior employers include Assured Partners, Mortenson Dental Partners, Integrity HR, Inc. and M&P Collections, Inc.
When not serving the volunteer leaders of the KYSHRM State Council and its chapter affiliates, Katie pursues her passion for wellness as a volunteer speaker and fundraiser for the American Heart Association. She also serves as a volunteer communications liaison for SCAD Alliance.