New CEO, Kate McElligott, will join Pine Tree Society in March
In March, Pine Tree Society will welcome Kate McElligott as our new President and CEO when longtime President and CEO, Noel Sullivan, retires after 12 years of service.
Kate will lead the organization into our 90th year serving Maine people with disabilities.
She was drawn to Pine Tree Society because it provides a chance for her to bring her experience as a proven leader and advocate in the disability field to a premiere, statewide non-profit with a wide array of programs designed for the unique, individual needs of children and adults with disabilities.
“I am elated to join Pine Tree Society, which has been redefining possibilities for people with disabilities in Maine for almost nine decades. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the dedicated and passionate Pine Tree Society team as we provide individuals with disabilities throughout Maine the tools, opportunities and power to transform their lives and communities.”
Kate holds a Master of Science in Special Education and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Special & Inclusive Education from the University of Kansas. Kate earned her Bachelor of Arts from Fairfield University in Connecticut and was honored to receive a Fulbright grant for educational research.
She comes to Maine from New Orleans, Louisiana where she served as a manager and strategist for the Center for Learner Equity, a national policy and advocacy nonprofit focused on improving school systems for students with disabilities. Kate is no stranger to Maine: She has close family in Freeport, and, as outdoor enthusiasts, she and her husband, Anthony, look forward to raising their two children in the Pine Tree State.
Founded in 1936, Pine Tree Society helps Maine people with disabilities lead active, more socially connected lives. Headquartered in Bath with offices in Scarborough, Auburn and Pine Tree Camp in Rome; which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.
