Katie Kuhl brings more than 16 years of expertise in designing and executing transformative talent strategies that align people-focused initiatives with organizational goals. As vice president of talent strategy at Barton Associates, a national provider of healthcare staffing, Kuhl drives programs that maximize employee potential at every stage of their career journey. Her portfolio includes talent acquisition, corporate communications, onboarding, employee training, leadership development, succession planning, career pathing, change management, and professional development.

Kuhl is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and an active member of ATD Nebraska, where she served on the board of directors for six years, culminating in her role as chapter president. Her contributions to the talent and HR industry have earned her multiple accolades, including the 2019 ATD Nebraska Learning Leadership Award, a spot on the Midlands Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 (2020), and recognition by Staffing Industry Analysts as a 40 Under 40 honoree (2023) and a member of the Global Power 150 Women in Staffing (2023, 2024).