Kate Heikkinen

Kate Heikkinen

Associate

LinkedIn Profile

Kate is an Associate at NU Advisory Partners, where she works with organizations across industries and functions to identify and recruit exceptional leaders for senior executive roles. She is known for her research rigor, clear communication, and thoughtful approach to assessing talent.

Prior to NU, Kate worked in Commercial Strategy and Insights at Russell Reynolds Associates, where she conducted market research and developed go-to-market materials and insights to support the firm’s Consumer Practice. She began her career in education, teaching high school history at The Potomac School and working in admissions at Phillips Exeter Academy.

Education

Williams College: BA (History)

Personal

Based in New Hampshire. Wife. Mom to a busy toddler. Former collegiate field hockey and lacrosse player. Loves being outside, chasing her daughter around, and finding ways to stay active.