Kathleen Nilsen Holtzman

Kathleen Nilsen Holtzman has extensive experience in finance and community organization, currently serving as Managing Director at Fitch Ratings since 2006. Prior to this role, Kathleen was the Coordinator and Founder of Chelsea Community Supported Agriculture from 2001 to 2006 and worked as Vice President at Daiwa Securities from 1995 to 2000, specializing in structured finance in Latin America. Kathleen holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School and a Master's degree in Latin America with a focus on the Portuguese Language from the University of Pennsylvania-The Lauder Institute. Additionally, Kathleen earned a Master's degree in Philosophy, Political Economy, and Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto - University of Trinity College, along with early education at The New School.