Kathy Hollowell-Makle brings more than 25 years of professional experience as an educator, administrator, and policy influencer in the early childhood education field. She is widely recognized as a credible and authoritative voice in early learning, with extensive experience advancing educator quality, family engagement, and equitable access to education.

Kathy applies deep knowledge of current policy and practice challenges facing early childhood education to support SCF's financial oversight and governance. Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to aligning organizational vision with accountability, sustainability, and community-centered impact.