Kate Sours is the founder of Empower Strategies, a firm that helps political consulting and public affairs organizations recruit top talent, develop stronger managers, and build high-performing teams. A seasoned recruiter, she has spent her career helping firms find and hire the people they need to grow and win.

Kate’s background is in people operations, with deep experience in high-pressure political environments. She advises firm leadership on hiring strategy, team structure, performance management, and organizational growth, and leads practical management trainings designed for fast-paced political workplaces. She is also a certified CliftonStrengths coach who brings a practical, strengths-based approach to helping firms build teams that perform and deliver results.