Kathy Stevens, Board President
Kathy Stevens has over 20 years in the non-profit, philanthropy, and education sectors. She has recently served as President and CEO at the Healthcare Initiative Foundation and prior to that, she was executive director of the Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) for over 10 years, following career stops in higher education and an international nonprofit.
Kathy is a strategic nonprofit leader with a record of leading growth, operational excellence, and mission impact across philanthropy, education, and human services. Trusted advisor to Boards and executive teams, known for translating vision into measurable outcomes, strengthening financial performance, and driving sustainable expansion. Proven leader in fundraising, grantmaking, and cross-sector partnerships, with success building high-performing teams, aligning stakeholders, and advancing equitable, community-centered solutions. She has been recognized for sound judgment, collaborative leadership, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and purpose. As a consultant, Kathy has provided strategic planning facilitation and board development to local nonprofits since 2018. Kathy has served on several boards and led a Montgomery County (Maryland) collective impact initiative, Montgomery Moving Forward.
A graduate of Swarthmore College, Kathy also holds a EdM from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a J.D. from the University of Richmond. When not at work or a board meeting, Kathy loves a good hike with her black lab, Blair, finding live music, bringing people around a table, for a home cooked meal and conversation, being near water, especially Damariscotta Lake, and travel.
