Katie Patel is serving as the US Talent Acquisition Inclusion Strategy Leader at PwC, with over 20 years of experience in client service and human capital.   

After graduating from the University of Georgia-Terry College of Business, she started her career at PwC in the Audit Practice in 2002.  After 6 years focusing on real estate clients, she moved into the Talent Acquisition space, specifically for entry level in 2008.  Since 2013, she has focused largely on the firm's Diversity Talent Acquisition strategy, programs and external partnerships to raise awareness and increase the pipeline of diverse talent into the firm across both entry and experienced hires.

Katie currently serves on the board of the American Accounting Association (AAA) Foundation and is also a member the AICPA & CIMA National Commission on Diversity & Inclusion (NCDI).

Katie lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband Darsit and two children, Ava and Liam.  She enjoys traveling with her family and friends and will forever be a Georgia Bulldogs fan.