Kathryn Parmeter

Kathryn Parmeter is a seasoned contract management professional with extensive experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology. Currently serving as Contract Manager III at Healthcare Management Administrators, Kathryn develops and administers a vendor management program for substantial healthcare plans. Previous roles include Grants and Contracts Administrator III at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, where Kathryn negotiated clinical trial agreements, and Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing at First Republic Bank, focusing on supplier performance and cost savings. Kathryn's career spans positions such as Vice President of Sourcing and Contracts at MUFG Americas and Senior Category Specialist III at CSAA Insurance Group. Academic qualifications include a B.A. from the University of Michigan and dual graduate degrees in Creative Nonfiction and Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco.