Kate Stitham

Kate (Katherine) Stitham is the President, Founder, and Lead Consultant of Integrative Inquiry, a consulting firm that partners with organizations to build stronger, more effective teams rooted in collaboration, innovation, and equity. Drawing from more than a decade working nation-wide and internationally, her integrative approach fuses cutting-edge educational development theory with diverse contexts and perspectives. She conducts retreats and workshops in the U.S. and abroad, and consults with a variety of professions to support strategic planning, leadership development and culture change.

Having grown up in Hawaii and then spending many years living in the Middle East and Asia, I have always been immersed in environments rich with diverse experiences, beliefs, and values. I've found myself frequently involved in dynamic conversations that transformed the way I thought about the world and myself, which has led to a life-long commitment to growth and self-study, and an openness to change.

In my studies, I dove deeply into the processes for how people work together, driven to better understand the nature of human relationships. My masters in educational development provided structure for change, helping me understand how to build and design better systems for collaboration and how to train people to apply them.

My expertise in strategic planning combined with a deep passion for social psychology and diversity, equity and inclusion gives me a unique lens in the field of development. I am interested not only in policy and practice, but in how we as individuals can transform our own beliefs, biases, and behaviors.

​I have often seen myself as a bridge, collaborating with others to navigate complex challenges, link diverse ideas and perspectives, and engage change with enthusiasm and passion. The mission of this company is fundamentally about fulfilling this role as a "bridge" and is, in many ways, the culmination of my professional, personal, and academic experiences.