Kittie W. Watson, Ph.D., President kittiew@innolectinc.com

The founder of Innolect, Kittie’s expertise in organizational communication, strategy, coaching and leadership has impacted Fortune 500 corporations such as SonyBMG, Entergy and Pfizer. Kittie creates opportunities for stimulating dialogue, innovation and change for Innolect clients across the globe. She has helped clients develop compelling messages around strategy and is focused on building more inclusive cultures. She designed several thought-provoking diversity initiatives including The A.R.T. of Diversity, ROI: Including and Valuing Talent, Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, and Filling the Pipeline: Women in Leadership.

A renowned educator, Kittie was one of the first female chairpersons at Tulane University and is one of the top 25 most prolific women writers on the topic of “Communication.” Businesses and universities often reference Kittie’s insightful books and publications. In fact, Stephen Covey endorsed Listen Up, a book she co-authored. She was featured on ABC’s 20/20 as an expert in gender communication. When Kittie is not helping clients see a universe of new possibilities, she casts her own imaginary world in the brighter hues of her striking watercolor paintings.