Catherine Kalkstein, former executive director of the Washington County Diversion Program, has been named executive director of Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, an adult education and literacy organization serving Washington, Orange and Lamoille counties. Kalkstein succeeds Carol Shults-Perkins, who recently retired after more than 50 years with the organization — 45 of those in a leadership role.
Kalkstein brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership to CVABE. Her commitment to community-based organizations goes back to 1995, when she began working with survivors of domestic violence and their children.
“We are thrilled that Catherine has joined CVABE,” said board president Nancy McCann. “Her dedication to the community, knowledge of nonprofit leadership and commitment to adult education will be important assets to the organization in future years.”
“I’m honored to be a part of this amazing learning community,” Kalkstein said. “Over the years, I have seen community members go through CVABE’s programs, and I have witnessed the positive transformations that came with adult education and literacy. I have seen lives change for the better, and am humbled to be a part of this amazing work.”