Message from the CEO
Rachael (Keiper) Edelmann
I’d like to welcome you to our website and thank you for your interest in our company.
I started KAI in 1999 with the vision of providing compliance and auditing services to support pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, and biotech firms in reaching their regulatory goals. I envisioned a consortium-based organization, where consultants with diverse backgrounds and expertise could collaborate to provide practical solutions for our clients. As the industry and KAI has evolved over the past 25 years my vision hasn’t changed, quality consultants and practical solutions are our hallmark.
Prior to starting KAI, I was the Director of Compliance Services (CSV) for AAC Consulting Group, Inc. (later becoming Kendle) in Bethesda, MD., a dream job for me, where I had the privilege to work under Tony Celeste (xFDA, Director of ORO) and with some of the greatest compliance names and minds in the industry. Prior to joining AAC, I worked my way up from an Associate Consultant to Sr. Consultant & Project Lead with Integrated Systems Consulting Group (ISCG), later becoming FSG, where my entrepreneurial spirit was encouraged and rewarded.
I’m especially proud of the past 25 years of service, including the team of consultants that I have had the privilege to work with under the KAI name, the clients we have collaborated with, and partnerships we have formed.
Cheers,
Rachael
About Our New Logo
The octopus is a highly intelligent creature, solving complex problems with the resources available to them. Our logo represents KAI’s vision of:
Interconnectedness and Systems Thinking- The overlapping octopus arms reflect the importance of integrated processes within quality systems. (e.g. CAPAs, documentation, and audits)
Continuous Improvement- The fluid, rising octopi’s arms, represent growth and progress, mirroring our commitment to sustainable compliance.
Diversity and Collaboration-The varied colors represent collaboration across disciplines, essential in regulatory compliance where teamwork ensures adherence to compliance requirements.