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Who we are:
Founders
Chester Exchange is led by its two founders, Dr. Elizabeth M. Doherty, and Ms. Kathryn Kelly Redd. They have the education, skills, professional experiences and expertise, and community bona fides, not to mention enthusiasm and strong desire, to guide the network partners in championing the children in Chester in a coordinated, impactful manner.
They are joined by a cadre of experts willing to share their professional expertise with the network partners and support the efforts of Chester ExChange.
Elizabeth Doherty Founder, Executive Director
Dr. Doherty holds a master’s degree in social work (MSW) and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior.
She devoted her career in higher education to teaching courses in organizational behavior, leadership, and organizational development. Her research and consulting work focused on issues concerning employee well-being, rewards, team-building, and organizational change.
In her various administrative positions including Dean, Dr. Doherty designed courses, curricula, and programs; led strategic planning; oversaw program assessment and accreditation efforts; and facilitated student and staff development.
Dr. Doherty has volunteered extensively; most recently with the Out-of-School-Time Programs at Chester Eastside. She leads Chester ExChange as a member of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps.
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Kathryn Redd
Founder, Network Director
Kathryn Redd has devoted over 40 years of her life to empowering the children of Chester. She served the first twenty plus years of her career as a long-term substitute teacher in the Chester Upland School District where she worked with children from grades K through 12.
Since 2002, Ms. Redd has been the Out-of-School-Time Program Director at Chester Eastside, Inc. She, and her staff, have transitioned its latch-key program to evidence-based academic and enrichment after-school and summer camp programs based on best practices.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cheyney State University and has earned graduate credits from Cheyney and Penn State.
Ms. Redd, a lifelong resident of Chester, is the proud mother of 5 sons, grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 4.