In close partnership with the Board, the staff are dedicated to the Foundation’s core mission of raising and managing funds to support the College, its students and faculty. The team manages myriad responsibilities – managing capital fundraising campaigns, overseeing the scholarship process, staging successful events, and more.
Kathy McNamara
Chief Executive
Officer
Kathy McNamara
Kathy McNamara serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation. Since 2012, she has managed the staff and day-to-day operations, in collaboration with the Foundation Board. Kathy enjoys working with donors, helping to match their interests with the College’s needs. She is spearheading the current $10 million capital campaign for a new Science and Engineering Center, the most ambitious campaign in the Foundation’s history.
Kathy has worked in secondary and higher education for much of her career, focusing on communications, marketing, and fundraising. She is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross. Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband Mike and their daughters, exploring all that Cape Cod has to offer.
“Cape Cod Community College is an invaluable resource for all who live in this region. It is an honor to be part of the college community and to raise funds to support the College and, especially, its students.”
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Judy Widger
Finance/Database
Administrator
Judy Widger
Judy started at the Foundation in May of 2010 as the part-time gifts processor. Very quickly her role expanded to managing the Foundation’s donor database. She spearheaded the research and implementation of the current online scholarship application process. In 2015, Judy took on the increased responsibility of managing the Foundation’s finances and, along with Kathy McNamara, ensures that the Foundation has a clean audit every year.
Previously, Judy lived on Nantucket for 10 years with her two sons, and worked in a similar role for the Nantucket Historical Association.
She currently volunteers at the Yarmouth Police Department and is on the Board of Directors for the Yarmouth Police Foundation.
“I have always enjoyed working for a nonprofit. I like knowing that the work I do make a difference to people personally. It is very rewarding to see the impact of scholarships on the students’ educations. The first few years while working here I also took classes and graduated in 2013 with my IT degree. I like to get involved with the community wherever I am. I serve on CCCC’s One College/One Book Committee.”
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Katie Huegel
Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Special Events
Katie Huegel
Katie Huegel joined the Foundation team as Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Special Events in February of 2020. In collaboration with her colleagues and the Events Committee, she ensures the continued success of the Foundation’s annual fundraising events. She enjoys finding new ways to maintain alumni involvement with the College and assists with the student scholarship process.
Katie is a graduate of Bridgewater State University and lifelong Cape Cod resident. She has spent most of her career serving the community through her work in both marketing and customer service. In addition to spending time with friends and family, she can be found volunteering at the Nolia Mabel Skin Spa in Sagamore Beach, cheering on the Bruins, or pursuing her new interest in indoor rock climbing.
“I consider it a privilege to work in support of such a meaningful and worthwhile organization. I cannot think of a better use for my marketing degree than through the non-profit sector, encouraging a positive and tangible impact on the community through my work.”
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