Kathy attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Political Science at the age of twenty and a Masters Degree in Administration with a concentration in Public Administration by the age of twenty-two in 2006. While at West Chester University, Kathy co-founded a student organization, Sistahs United, which reached out and mentored to underrepresented populations on campus. Kathy was also the recipient of the Board of Governors Scholarship, and the U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah Conference on Higher Education Graduate School Scholarship. Kathy is a proud member of Church of God of Prophecy-Ridge Avenue in North Philadelphia where her mother, Rev. Lorraine Gilmore, serves as Pastor. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Epsilon Omega Zeta chapter where she serves as President. Currently, Kathy works as Constituent Service Liaison for Councilwoman At-Large Blondell Reynolds Brown in Philadelphia. Kathy's commitment to serve the public is evident in her involvement at work, her church and her sorority. With God's help, Kathy plans on going back to school to pursue another degree and continue her community activism community activisim in Philadelphia at large, specifically Wynnefield and Strawberry Mansion.
at church and in her sorority. With the support of her family and friends, Kathy plans to run for public office in Philadelphia. Recently, Kathy purchased her first home in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia |
"From the New Leaders Program, I hope to gain a more in-depth understanding of being a leader in changing times."
- Katherine J. Gilmore,
2008 New Leaders Fellow |
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