Kathleen Fox is a demonstrated and strategic leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in human resource management. Kathleen’s professional experiences include executive-level management, strategic program management, benefit and budget forecasting, training and employee development, and employee relations. At MSU Health Care Kathleen’s responsibilities are to provide authentic, tailored workforce experiences that empower people to do their best work, such as prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); preparing for HR digitization; and closing skills gaps, especially at the leadership level.

Before joining MSU, Kathleen served as the Vice President, Human Resources for Midwest Vision Partners. Her past accomplishments included mergers and acquisitions for private equity covering seven states, implementing 360-degree performance evaluations, and strategic leadership for her past company to become the recipient of the “the Best and Brightest Place to Work” award.

Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources from Michigan State University. She also holds a Masters in Human Resources Administration and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).  She has resided in East Lansing ever since she first stepped onto our campus as a Freshman Spartan.