Kylie Naughton

Managing Advisor

Kylie Naughton brings clients solid experience in strategic planning and internal communications, guiding reputation management and employee engagement initiatives across health systems and corporations.

Prior to joining Jarrard, Naughton served as the public relations specialist for Taxwell. There, she assisted with reputation management and evaluated opportunities for operational improvements after a private equity firm purchased the organization. Additionally, Naughton established the organization’s crisis communications plan and implemented processes to mitigate risk.

Earlier in her career, Naughton was a communications specialist for Nashville-based HealthTrust. In that role, she supported communications efforts for supply chain within HCA Healthcare facilities. She was responsible for internal communications with a focus on employee engagement and patient impact stories. Naughton also provided communication council to clinical, environmental services, and food and nutrition teams as they rolled out initiatives to facilities and warehouses.

Naughton received her bachelor’s degree in strategic communications from Penn State University. While earning her degree, Naughton served as an intern at Jarrard in 2019.

Worth Knowing:

1. Avid history documentary watcher
2. Grew up in a town with more cows than people
3. Owns a cat named Latte