Kathy A. Adams, MBA – Elevating the Admin Profession Nationwide

Recognized speaker, trainer, and advocate dedicated to helping admin professionals lead, grow, and thrive.

From national stages to signature workshops, Kathy A. Adams, MBA, inspires and equips administrative professionals with the confidence, tools, and leadership strategies to excel. Explore the key moments, events, and recognitions that highlight her mission to elevate the admin profession in 2025 and beyond.

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    2025 toyota kaizen award, admin awards dallas / fort worth & southwest region (November 2025)

    Honored for continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership in the admin profession.

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    WTW CEO Circle Fireworks Honor (October 2025)

    Company-wide recognition of Kathy’s impact, leadership, and advocacy for administrative professionals at WTW.

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    Dallas administrative professionals panel (September 2025)

    Live panel in Dallas focused on leadership, networking, and why an Administrative Professional is a Career.

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    From Admin to Empire: The Entrepreneurial Leap (Virtually - August 2025)

    Kathy joined a powerhouse panel of admin leaders to discuss the leap into entrepreneurship and building businesses beyond the desk.

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    Have A seat podcast, co-founders of the BEA network (June 2025)

    A powerful conversation on why Black executive admins need intentional spaces to connect, grow, and lead.

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    Build It Bold: The Admin Connection Series (Virtually - June 2025)

    A 30-minute virtual leadership circle offering real talk and tools for admin professionals.

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    Build Your Admin Network Workshop (Virtual - March 2025)

    A powerful 60-minute workshop packed with tools, templates, and strategies to help admins build sustainable internal networks.

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    Love with IAAP (Virtual – February 2025)
    Kick off the year with heart-led leadership insights for IAAP Texas–Louisiana!
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    Shifting the spotlight: black admins lead (Virtual - February 2025)
    Empowering Black admins through shared stories and leadership insights.
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    Portsmouth Admin Professionals Day (April 2025)
    Empower your career at Portsmouth Admin Professionals Day with insights on leadership and legacy.
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    Employer admin network panel – IAAP TX/LA (May 2025)
    Connect with leaders from Toyota, Amazon, and more at our Employer Admin Network Panel!
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    International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Summit – Dream & Develop Experiences (July 2025)
    Empowering admins to lead visionary change at IAAP Summit 2025.
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    2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) - American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)

    2024 DEIB Award | Elevating Inclusive Leadership in Admin Professions

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    2024 Mālama ‘Ohana scholarship recipient – IAAP summit
    Celebrate leadership and community at the 2024 Mālama ‘Ohana Scholarship – IAAP Summit!
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    EA campus: 45 EA voices to follow on LinkedIn

    Discover 45 inspiring EA voices on LinkedIn to elevate your career — featuring Kathy A. Adams, MBA.

    45 EA Voices to Follow on LinkedIn
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    2021 spirit admin award – the admin awards
    Celebrate positivity in the admin profession at the 2021 Spirit Admin Award!
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