Kathleen A. Myshrall

Kathleen “Kate” Myshrall has served as the Vice President of Advancement at Seven Hills Foundation since 2010. She oversees fundraising and marketing initiatives that support all Seven Hills Affiliate organizations, including capital campaigns, marketing, proposal development, program development, and special events. From 2003-11, Kate served as both a Trustee and Director for Seven Hills Foundation, and chaired the Philanthropy and Community Relations Committee.

Prior to joining Seven Hills, Kate served as Program Manager for the Women’s Initiative of the United Way of Central Massachusetts, raising awareness, community collaborations, and funds to expand and develop programs for adolescent girls. In her eight years with United Way, the program raised more than $4.5 million and grew to over 1,400 members who gave annually.

Kate has been in the public relations/marketing field for more than 20 years. For 13 years she worked in television production, specializing in live sports and event production. She spent time at NBC in New York City, covering the Summer Olympics and the NFL, and then at New England Sports Network, (NESN), Boston, as Coordinating Producer for Professional Sports, including Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey.

Kate has held leadership positions as a volunteer for the Worcester Special Education Parent’s Advisory Council, the Council for Children with Special Health Care Needs, and the Community Neighborhood Development Council. She was honored with the 2011 Knollwood Award for Leadership in her profession and community from Notre Dame Academy, Worcester.

The parent of three children, one of whom is living with a disability, Kate remains active as an advocate and supporter of initiatives that promote inclusion and opportunity for people of all abilities. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Physical Education from Springfield (MA) College.