Kathleen Varda

Kathleen Varda is currently the VP Community Engagement & Development at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, where Kathleen also serves as Foundation Director. Kathleen oversees the nonprofit arm of the organization, the Highland Rivers Foundation, and directs grant making and development activities. Kathleen has a background in fundraising and nonprofit management, having worked as a Principal Consultant at AJR Consulting LLC. Kathleen has also served as Grants Manager at NAMI Georgia and held various roles in strategy, policy, and development at different organizations. Kathleen holds a Masters in Social Work from Georgia State University and a Bachelors in Social and Behavioral Sciences from The Ohio State University.