kristy taylor headshot black and white

Kristy Taylor, PhD

Vice President of Training

Dr. Kristy Taylor has joined the Beloved Brands team as Vice President of Training. As we continue to Create Brighter Futures, and support our mission to provide mentorship, education, and best-in-class support, we are thrilled to have her experience with 25 years of experience in the area of business, education and training.

As we transition from “Build” to “Grow”, we are laser-focused on elevating our training programs for our Beloved Brands team members and our franchisees. In this role, Kristy oversees our training programs while collaborating with functional management to ensure we are delivering comprehensive onboarding and advanced learning curricula using state-of-the-art tools including technology and materials to meet franchise training needs.

Kristy has a wealth of business and educational experience including a Ph.D. in Educational and Administrative Leadership with a minor in Human Resources, an M.B.A. with a minor in Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Communication with a minor in Advertising/Public Relations. As a previous business professor, Kristy has taught a wide variety of business courses, developed new courses in adult education, and engaged students in novel ways that keep them highly motivated. Kristy is also an experienced keynote speaker and author. Her book, “Pen to Paper” gives readers’ tips on how to build a life that matters.