Did you know that Brandeis GPS helps companies develop stronger workforce pipelines?
As Director of Partnership Engagement, Kathryn works with employers to understand their organizational needs and determine opportunities for Brandeis GPS to help upscale their employees. These corporate partnerships provide tuition scholarships and/or trainings and continual conversation around educational support.
Born and raised in Carlisle, MA, Kathryn received her degree in psychology and criminal justice from North Carolina’s Elon University. Upon graduation, she chose to remain in the south for a while. After spending some time working as a paralegal, she decided not to pursue a law career and made her way to higher education.
Kathryn spent eight years at The College of William & Mary before her New England homecoming. She first served as the recruitment manager for the school’s undergraduate career center, working with employers to schedule their on-campus visits and planning career fairs. From there, she spent a few years counseling Master of Accounting students and managing employer relations for all master level programs in the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
In her role at GPS, Kathryn focuses on helping companies envision how an educational partnership with Brandeis can help cultivate a strong employee benefits program. She finds meaning in building personal connections with partners and gaining a better understanding of how GPS programs and courses can help fill the unique needs of each organization she works with.
Kathryn’s favorite part of her job is all the people she gets to meet and learn about companies from startups to large Fortune 500 firms.
Outside the office, Kathryn is a runner who likes to travel and explore different food and wine cultures. She is currently planning a wedding (that is now less than six months away). She is also a dog lover and enjoys spending time with her five-year-old niece.
Learn more about our corporate partnership options on our website or contact Kathryn Wight at kwight@brandeis.edu or 781-736-8725.
Faces of GPS is an occasional series that profiles Brandeis University Graduate Professional Studies students, faculty and staff. Find more Faces of GPS stories here.
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