Kate Byrd has joined Guidehouse as a Director, a move she announced on LinkedIn as she embarks on her latest leadership role in government and public service consulting. Known for her expertise in organizational change, business process improvement, and internal operations, Byrd’s appointment marks a significant addition to Guidehouse’s growing leadership team.
She has built a reputation for aligning new growth opportunities with core competencies, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing streamlined guidelines for workforce development and recruitment. Byrd’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certifications reinforce her strategic approach to business process improvement.
Before joining Guidehouse, Byrd held a variety of high-impact roles including a Senior Manager for Government & Public Services at Deloitte and Vice President of Federal Civilian Programs at BayFirst Solutions LLC. She also served as Director at CENTRA Technology, Inc.
Byrd holds an MS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and has completed doctoral coursework in Urban & Public Affairs with a focus on policy at the University of Louisville.