Taylor serves as the Vice President of the Project Management Office & ESG Leader for Kirby Corporation responsible for managing the portfolio of executive level projects in environmental sustainability, technology advancement and innovation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, process improvement and efficiency, analytics, and more.
Taylor started her career in the maritime industry in 2008 (16+ years experience) with Kirby and has served in many roles within Logistics, Sales, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Finance, and most recently Special Projects & Sustainability.
She holds a Masters of Business Administration in Finance and Energy from Tulane University, and a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management and Entrepreneurial Studies from Texas State University. Taylor also serves as: National President of Women in Maritime Operations Association (WIMOs), Vice President of Hiro Health Corporation, and is the immediate past President of Texas Waterway Operators Association (TWOA). She has also recently been named one of The Waterways Journal’s “40 Under 40” as well as “Top Women in Maritime” from Marine Log Magazine during 2023.
Her professional passions include adding value through innovation and efficiency, creating unique strategic solutions, and empowering and mentoring women. She currently is a Volunteer Mentor for the WIMOs Mentorship Program, as well as serves on the selection committee.