Courtney is the first female to hold the position of president and CEO at UWKV and brings an extensive background in communications, fundraising, marketing and community involvement to her role. Prior to starting her career at United Way in 2016, Courtney was the public relations and fundraising manager at Crisis & Counseling Centers, a UWKV-funded partner program that treats mental health and substance use disorders. She also worked in communications at the Maine Department of Education, regularly meeting with educators and students statewide to report on cradle-to-career education strategies.
Courtney graduated from Colby College with a bachelor’s degree in English and obtained her master’s degree in policy, planning and nonprofit management at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School.
Beyond her work life, Courtney remains heavily involved in the community and serves on several nonprofit boards. She enjoys spending free time with her husband, son and friends, traveling the world, reading a good book, or tasting new cuisine.
Director of Community Impact
Katelyn has over 12 years’ experience working in the social service, nonprofit sector. As part of her role, she leads a 10-year, community-wide, goal-setting process for Kennebec County known as Impact2032, helps facilitate the Community Investment Process, which grants funds to almost 60 different programs across the county, and manages internal volunteer efforts, including Day of Caring events at over 20 schools across central Maine.
She continues to remain heavily involved in the community, participating in Waterville Rotary Club and Kennebec Valley Community College’s Business Advisory Board.
Katelyn enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, family, and friends as well as volunteering as a basketball and field hockey coach for the Augusta Recreation Department and member of the Parent Teacher Committee at Lincoln Elementary School.