Kat Rutkin joins SLF team, bringing years of experience and new energy to build organization
July
5th, 2012 – Somerville
Local First, a nonprofit network of locally-owned, independent businesses,
community based nonprofits, artists and community members working to build a
sustainable community and an economy that is local, green and fair today
announced the hiring of its new Executive Director, Kat Rutkin of Somerville.
Kat replaces the organizations founder, Joe Grafton, who will now serve as a
Board Member at SLF and chair the Communications Committee.
“We
at SLF are thrilled with Kat“ said Board President Jonathan Buck “we
feel that her extensive community-based leadership experience will take SLF to
the next level”
Kat’s
resume includes master’s degree in Urban Planning with a concentration in
Economic Development and Historic Preservation. She has eight years of
experience in economic development, urban planning, and non-profit management,
with two years as Executive Director of the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement
District in Brooklyn, New York. At Pitkin Avenue, Kat had extensive
experience in assisting small business and building a community of business
owners.
“I
am really excited to be joining Somerville Local First. Somerville’s unique
character is due in large part to its incredible collection of local
businesses. I look forward to working with the board and membership to build on
the excellent foundation that SLF has in place.” said Rutkin.
Kat
will immediately begin outreach to SLF stakeholders and members and, with the
Board, will begin charting the course for the next stage in SLFs organizational
development.
“Kat's
experience, energy and vision will help to solidify our organization now and
into the future” said Board Vice President, Andy Pyman.
Kat
will begin her time as Executive Director on July 16th and will be
in attendance at the next SLF networking event and fundraiser, TheSummer-Ville
Cooldown on Thursday 7/26 at Olde Magoun’s Saloon from 5:30-7:30.
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Media
Contact:
Kat Rutkin: Executive
Director ,Somerville Local First
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