Communications Director Kate Lawless (katel at fccdc.org) strives to make sure that people understand the impact that the FCCDC and its programs have on the communities they serve. Kate’s background is in journalism; she worked for print outlets covering beats including corporate finance, Brooklyn neighborhoods, and New England politics before transitioning to marketing and communications roles at independent schools. Her varied career includes national service as an AmeriCorps tutor at an elementary school in East Oakland and leadership positions in nonprofits serving family farmers and local businesses. She is passionate about strengthening local economies, increasing equity, and creating community. She holds a B.A. in English from SUNY Buffalo, an M.A. in journalism from New York University, and an M.A. in sustainable landscape planning and design from the Conway School. She joined the Franklin County CDC in 2022.
