Kathrene Wales

Kathrene Wales serves as the Director of Development at Desert Arc since December 2017, contributing to the organization’s mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Senior Executive Recruiter for Maitland Partners since January 2015, Wales specializes in talent acquisition across various industries. In addition, Wales has operated as a Nonprofit Management Consultant since February 2004, providing expertise in fundraising and marketing for nonprofit organizations. Previous roles include Associate Consultant at KEES and Director of Individual Giving at Columbia College Chicago, where significant contributions to fundraising efforts were made. Wales also served as Executive Director of Arts Bridge, leading a cultural development organization focused on supporting nonprofit arts clients. A graduate of Saint Mary's College with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Theatre, Wales brings extensive experience in nonprofit management and development.