Kim Turner

Hi there! I'm Kim—a sociologist turned business strategist who believes in the power of connecting people, purpose, and possibilities. My journey has taken me from researching family wellbeing to leading multimillion-dollar transformation initiatives in healthcare, and now to helping organizations navigate complex change with humanity at the center.

I've had the privilege of working at the intersection of analytics and human experience, using data to tell stories that drive meaningful change. Whether developing training solutions for military surgeons, facilitating digital health programs serving millions, or helping community centers to address food insecurity—my focus has always been on transforming ambitious visions into sustainable realities that make a real difference in people's lives.

When I'm not architecting organizational transformations, you'll find me on Metro Detroit stages doing stand-up comedy and storytelling. This creative outlet enriches my approach to business challenges, reminding me that at the heart of every strategy is a human story waiting to be told.

Areas of Impact

🔹 Strategic Transformation & Change Management

🔹 Data-Informed Innovation & Program Design

🔹 Cross-Functional Leadership

🔹 Human-Centered Solution Architecture

Strategic transformation leader with 10+ years driving business growth and organizational change across Fortune 100 healthcare, research, and consulting environments. Proven track record building PMOs, architecting governance frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. Combines analytical rigor (PhD in Sociology, MBA) with practical execution expertise in customer experience, innovation, and team development.

Skilled at translating complex challenges into executive action and building the infrastructure that makes strategy executable.

PhD in Sociology (UW-Madison), MBA (Carnegie Mellon)