Kathleen Kennedy, Co-Executive Director

Pronouns: she, her, hers

I cannot think of a better way to spend my time than working to protect the wildlife and wild places of the Sonoran Desert. I joined the Coalition in 2007 after receiving my B.S. in Geology from Northern Arizona University in 2000 and my M.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana in 2005. After growing up in the forests of upstate New York, the Sonoran Desert was both foreign and enthralling when my husband and I moved to Tucson in 2005. Weekends spent hiking, climbing, and camping throughout southern Arizona quickly led me to fall in love with this beautiful landscape. While I now work remotely from the pine trees of Flagstaff, a piece of my heart always remains in the desert and I enjoy frequent trips back to southern Arizona.

I develop and manage the Coalition’s fundraising and communications plans and oversee the Coalition’s long-term goals, operations, internal policies, and finances. I also provide program support for the Coalition’s projects and engage with our higher-level strategic planning. I am continually inspired by the Coalition’s inclusive spirit and ability to make real change in the community.

I am the proud mother of three sons – Liam, Isaac, and Ryan – and I love exploring wild places with my family. I am an avid knitter and bookworm. Raspberries are my favorite fruit.