Posted on October 18, 2023 by Catherine Smith -
Kadi supports CNE’s partnership programs and services throughout Central Virginia, building relationships and helping nonprofits to thrive in our partner communities. Prior to joining CNE as Membership Manager in 2016, Kadi served as Manager of the Markle Foundation’s Rework America initiative, a broad public-private collaborative aimed at expanding opportunities for employment and training. She has also worked as an attorney in both private practice and the public interest. Kadi holds a B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary and a J.D. from the Seattle University School of Law. She loves traveling, a good book, a hot cup of coffee, and her cat Chippy.
Posted on September 6, 2023 by ISS Solutions -
Cindy Colson serves as the Deputy Director of Partnerships and Consulting at CNE, where she oversees the development and delivery of a wide range of programs and services across Virginia. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, Cindy specializes in executive leadership development and board governance training. She works closely with nonprofits to foster governance and programmatic practices that are relevant, responsive, culturally informed, and ethically grounded. Her efforts advance CNE’s mission to create equitable, thriving, and just communities, driven by strong and healthy nonprofit organizations.
Cindy earned her BIS from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Mary Washington.
