Kate Carman leads Ochre Way’s advisory practice, working with executives, boards, and organizations navigating transition and complexity. With two decades of experience across public, corporate, and mission-driven environments, she helps leaders clarify direction, strengthen communication, and align people and structures so work moves forward with coherence.

Prior to founding Ochre Way, Kate held senior roles at Korn Ferry and Sapere Consulting, advising executives and public-sector leaders on leadership development, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale change. Earlier roles include Director of Operations and Strategic Communications for a sustainable food and agriculture firm and Associate at Human Rights Watch.

Kate holds a Master’s from the Yale School of the Environment and a BA in English and Political Science from Oregon State University. Certifications include NeuroLeadership Institute brain-based coaching, Prosci Change Management, and Korn Ferry Leadership Architecture