Kia McGlone

Seasoned Program Manager with over 20 years of experience in driving employee and community engagement, dedicated to promoting equitable outcomes. Expertise in organizational coaching and technical support for state-funded entities, enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion practices. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects while conducting assessments and engaging diverse communities with cultural sensitivity. Committed to improving organizational efficiency through innovative strategies and strong relationship-building skills.

• Institute for Diversity Certification, 09/23, The Society for Diversity Inc, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) (Strategic Change Management on large scale)
• LEAN, 11/16, Six Sigma- Green Belt Focus: Project management, (Define, Measurement System, Analyze, Improve & Control)

• Co-Chair, King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission, 02/23-10/24
• Parent Advisory Board Member to Superintendent, Federal Way School District, 2020-Present
• Volunteer, Fusion Emergency Family Transition Housing, 2020-Present

• Canva Pro-Design Program, 10/24-Present
• Plain Language-reviewer for in-language translations, 01/23-Present
• Designed/produced/directed City of Federal Way’s Dr. MLK community celebration, 01/23
• Designed/produced City of Auburn’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, 01/24-05/24
• Co-author of Title VI (Civil Rights Act) reports for City of Federal Way (2022) and City of Auburn (2023)
• 828 Flow Consulting – partner consultant, 04/24-07/24, (Assisted South King Fire Department complete internship design for Federal Way School District)

Dedicated and respected professional with over 20 years of experience providing impactful employee, community, and business engagement to promote organizational change to advance equitable outcomes. Over 15 years providing organizational coaching and technical support to state funded organizations to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion so both internal and external customers can benefit from state/federal funding. Highly skilled in assessing, interviewing skills, and project management with emphasis on equity Demonstrated ability to practice with cultural sensitivity and competency to engage with racially, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse communities. Ability to organize, multi-task, problem-solve, and practice autonomously, particularly in high-stress and sensitive situations. Over 15 years’ experience with state and federal human services audits of state contracted agencies.