Kathryn Bader

Kathryn Bader is a Senior Project Manager and technical program management professional based in St. Louis, Missouri, with approximately a decade of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across healthcare, telecommunications, finance, and technology sectors. She specializes in managing large-scale IT projects, coordinating global resources, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. Her expertise includes risk management, Agile project management, business requirements, process improvement, and executive-level communication. Throughout her career, Kathryn has supported projects from initial planning and development through implementation and post-production support. She has held leadership roles with organizations including BJC HealthCare, Mastercard, Spectrum, and iBridge Solutions, where she managed technical teams, improved operational processes, and partnered with stakeholders at all levels. One of her notable accomplishments was contributing to the development of the Spectrum Mobile platform, helping establish its infrastructure, functionality, billing processes, and overall framework. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned a master’s degree in Project Management from Georgetown University in 2020. Beyond her professional work, Kathryn is passionate about mentorship, community involvement, and empowering others through collaboration and leadership. She serves as an Operations Board Chair for Celebrate Saint Louis, supporting community events and initiatives that promote engagement, technology, and accessibility. She is also involved with professional organizations such as Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) and the Project Management Institute (PMI), where she continues to develop her leadership skills and support the growth of women in technology and project management fields.