Kate Budlong is a leadership coach and organizational health consultant with two decades of experience across the for-profit and non-profit sectors. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University at Buffalo and her Master of Science for Teachers from Le Moyne College. Kate is also a graduate of Lead Up CNY and Leadership Cayuga.
Before founding Leadership-Culture-Performance Consulting (LCP Consulting) in 2022, Kate served as Director of Programs and Business Development at Consumer Directed Choices in Albany, where she led strategic growth, compliance, and advocacy initiatives. She also held senior leadership roles at the Independent Living Center of Central New York, overseeing long-term care services and organizational strategy.
Kate specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, and fostering high-performing teams. She is certified in the Working Genius model and supports organizations through customized training, strategic planning, and board development. Kate currently serves on the boards of Kid Central CNY and Heritage Farm and is known for helping individuals and organizations achieve measurable, sustainable results through a balance of strategic insight and hands-on guidance.