Erin brings an extensive background in fundraising, communications, strategic planning and nonprofit management to her role.
Prior to starting her United Way journey in 2026, Erin held senior leadership roles at Maine nonprofits and educational institutions, including eight years as Vice President of Development and Communications at Good Shepherd Food Bank, Maine’s largest hunger-relief organization. In that role, she helped convene donors, nonprofit partners, businesses, foundations, government agencies, and community leaders across Maine to address hunger and the underlying challenges that affect household financial stability and well-being. During her tenure, the organization completed the landmark Campaign to End Hunger in Maine and significantly expanded philanthropic support to strengthen food security across the state.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Elizabethtown College and MBA from Husson University. Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time with her two busy sons, outdoor adventures, and baking. She has made Kennebec County her home since 2015.
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.