Kelly Rath leads the U.S. Talent Acquisition - Early Career and Talent Acquisition - Operations function at Andersen, bringing over 23 years of expertise to drive innovative strategies. She leads a dynamic team dedicated to building the next generation of diverse and high-caliber professionals. In her role, she strategically integrates recruitment marketing, nurtures strategic partnerships, oversees vendor management, and directs high-impact programs, all while cultivating a culture where asking "What's next?" is encouraged in a supported environment. Her commitment to enhancing the candidate experience, aligned with business goals, is her guiding principle.
As Co-Lead of the Professional Women's Collaborative for her office and Mentor Champion for the National Administrative Office, she is a people-first leader, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Prior to joining Andersen, Kelly led Tax Campus Recruiting for the Central Region and served as the Tax Campus Recruiting Operations Lead for Deloitte. She also held influential recruiting roles in other organizations, consistently driving success in talent acquisition and development.
Kelly graduated summa cum laude from the University of Northern Iowa in Business Administration Management and is a proud Executive Board Member of the Chicago Professionals group for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Joining Beta Alpha Psi as a professional has significantly bolstered both personal and organizational growth by enabling us to engage with top emerging talents in accounting and finance. These interactions not only broaden our perspectives but also contribute to our firm's adaptive solutions and commitment to mentorship.
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