Kathryn Alexander

Kathryn Alexander is an organizational development and transformation professional, entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for regenerative approaches to leadership and urban resilience. Kathryn is the founder of the Living Ground Collaborative, where she works to help cities become more resilient by understanding and working with natural systems. Her career in organizational change began in the 1990s and has evolved from organizational development, leadership, and culture into systems thinking, living systems, sustainability, and urban regeneration. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Transformation from John F. Kennedy University and pursued doctoral studies in Human Systems at Saybrook University.

Throughout her career, Kathryn has founded and led several ventures focused on leadership, organizational culture, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Through Bridge To Partnership, she provides regenerative leadership coaching, consulting, facilitation, and training to individuals and organizations seeking to build values-based businesses and lives. Her accomplishments include developing a high school entrepreneurship program and partnering with the San Francisco Department of Public Works to improve organizational performance. Her work also encompasses research into value systems, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and the relationship between organizational culture and long-term impact. She holds certifications in areas including Conversational Intelligence, adaptability assessment and coaching, and other professional development methodologies.

Beyond her professional work, Kathryn is deeply involved in community and environmental initiatives. She has served as a neighborhood representative and chair of the Bemiss Neighborhood Council in Spokane, helping residents engage with local government and strengthen their communities. She has also contributed to environmental and sustainability initiatives focused on urban regeneration and natural systems. Her interests extend into photography and writing, including publications exploring culture, values, and unintended consequences in organizations. Influenced by thinkers such as Fritjof Capra, Jane Jacobs, and Janine Benyus, Kathryn brings together organizational leadership, systems thinking, entrepreneurship, and ecological principles to promote more resilient communities and a more sustainable future.