As a seasoned organizational strategist, KP Trueblood is an expert in leading turnarounds, spearheading transformational change and building high-performing leadership teams in complex, fast-paced environments. A strategic, mission-oriented executive with a proven track record of translating vision into measurable impact across sectors, her work centers on aligning resources to deliver maximum impact: ensuring that every dollar, hour and decision drives measurable progress toward an institution's mission.
KP brings a unique blend of operational excellence and high-level strategy honed through leadership roles in both the public and nonprofit sectors, including the American Civil Liberties Union and The Obama White House. She is recognized for aligning stakeholders around clear priorities and driving results through data-informed decision-making, cultivating inclusive and purpose-driven cultures.
Expertise
KP has specialized experience in:
- Organizational transformation
- Strategic planning
- Executive leadership
- Cross-functional operations (finance, people & culture, technology)
- Aligning resources to deliver measurable, mission-driven impact
Recent work
- KP provided high-level strategic counsel to executive teams and boards of leading mission-driven organizations as an independent consultant, while simultaneously serving as adjunct professor, operations management at NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
- She transformed organizational strategy as president & COO of the Brooklyn Museum, redesigning the operating model and securing long-term institutional stability.
- KP directed operational and financial strategy for a $390M budget and 2,000+ employees nationwide as chief of staff at the ACLU, driving over 400+ legal challenges.
Previous experience
- As director of White House operations during President Obama's second term, KP led and managed the White House operations portfolio for the 450-person White House Office, overseeing finance, technology, security, procurement and administration.
- She also built and managed a $1 billion+ financial operation as deputy chief financial officer & budget director for the Hillary for America 2016 Presidential Campaign.
- KP began her career as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force and later held multiple roles advising on domestic finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Education
- Master of Public Affairs, Economic Development, Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Washington