Kate Johnston Ryan

Director, Design & Innovation

Kate joined Diversity Lab with 10 years of experience as a talent management and diversity and inclusion professional at Goodwin Procter LLP. While at Goodwin, Kate worked extensively with firm leadership, partners and associates to help boost the hiring, retention, and advancement of women lawyers, attorneys of color, and LGBT attorneys. Among the many diversity and inclusion initiatives she helped launch during her tenure at Goodwin was a series of consultant-led professional development workshops aimed at helping senior women associates hone their personal branding, build their networks, and overcome hidden barriers to advancement. Passionate about innovative approaches to enhancing diversity, Kate is thrilled to be a member of the Diversity Lab team.

Kate received her A.B. in English and German from Bowdoin College in 2006.