Kate Pendlebury

Kate Pendlebury is an experienced Development Director at MAYA Organization, PGH, since January 2023, with previous roles including Owner of Pittsburgh Wordsmith, a business offering writing, editing, and marketing services. Pendlebury served as Development Manager and Grants and Proposals Manager at YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, focusing on grant writing, event management, and communications. Earlier positions also include Communication Specialist/Grant Manager at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh, Calendar Manager and Freelance Writer at Kidsburgh.org, SAT tutor at Fox Chapel Tutoring, and academic roles at the University of Pittsburgh and University of Johannesburg. Educationally, Pendlebury holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and an MA in English Literature from Rhodes University.