Kelsey Pytlik
she/her
Kelsey Pytlik is the Co-Creator of the Gender Inequity Simulator from Gild Collective.
KelseY has an internal drive to understand and solve problems.
She has an undergraduate degree in Marketing and Interactive Media Studies from Miami University, and Master’s degree in User Experience Design from Kent State University. In making the leap from a career working within creative agencies and e-commerce retailers, Kelsey knew that her expertise in conducting user research combined with her passion for mitigating bias for women in the workplace uniquely positioned her for this work.
Kelsey’s core as an empath drives her to respect individuality and understand every person’s experience and needs. She then translates that knowledge into developing powerful training curriculums rooted in data, empathy, and equity. For every experience she designs for clients – whether it is training or designing an overhaul of biased workplace systems – Kelsey keeps that end user in mind, and strives to improve the experience for marginalized employees.
As a mother of two (Theo, 3 and Desmond, 1), Kelsey is as passionate about redefining gender norms for invisible work in and outside of the home and is grateful for her husband Matt for championing this cause alongside her. No stranger to an uphill battle, Kelsey’s natural tenacity has helped her compete in many endurance events (including climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro) to fundraise for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In honor and memory of her nephew, Vinny, Kelsey supports the planning and execution of Mighty Vincent’s annual Vincent William Baran Day of Service which encourages individuals to give back by volunteering their time.
