Founder and President
yk2020 llc./HPHO
Westfield, Indiana, United States
Kathy Miller is an accomplished business transformation leader, speaker, and advocate for inclusive excellence, particularly within manufacturing and corporate sectors. With over 25 years of leadership experience across aerospace, automotive, and defense industries, Kathy has successfully managed multi-billion-dollar operations, developing cultures rooted in inclusion, accountability, and trust. As Founder and President of yk2020 LLC and Co-Founder of HPHO (Helping People Helping Others), she empowers organizations through effective leadership, proven business processes, and positive psychology principles.
A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Kathy brings a deeply personal commitment to her work, influenced by her experience as the mother of a neurodiverse child. Her executive roles at global firms, including General Motors, Parker Hannifin, and Rolls-Royce Defense, have strengthened her resolve to ensure individuals with disabilities have opportunities to thrive professionally. She leverages the latest research from her Master's in Applied Positive Psychology (University of Pennsylvania) to craft actionable strategies fostering belonging, self-determination, and character strengths.
Kathy actively promotes professional development for underrepresented groups through keynote addresses and workshops at prominent conferences such as Industry Week, Women in Manufacturing, and the International Positive Psychology Association.
Recognized for her significant contributions, Kathy was inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2021. Her inspiring, practical approach helps organizations translate inclusion into innovation and tangible success. Aligning closely with NACE's mission, Kathy expertly supports educational initiatives empowering employers and employees to embrace and enhance workplace inclusivity, ensuring individuals with disabilities feel valued, empowered, and integral to organizational growth.
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Inclusive Excellence: Fostering Success for People with Disabilities
Thursday, June 26, 2025
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