Kaitlyn Perez: Under Pressure: Leadership in Real Time

Under Pressure: Leadership in Real Time

Kaitlyn Perez is the founder and CEO of KPC, a strategic communications firm that advises executives and leadership teams during high-stakes moments, reputational challenges, and complex public issues. With more than 15 years of experience across government, business, and philanthropy, she serves as a trusted advisor to organizations navigating crisis incidents, leadership transitions, and periods of intense public scrutiny.

Kaitlyn previously served as a senior communications leader for national nonprofit and philanthropic organizations and as Chief Spokeswoman for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, where she directed communications strategy and reputation management during critical incidents. Today, she works closely with CEOs and executive teams to strengthen decision-making, stabilize organizations under pressure, and build messaging that earns trust when it matters most.