Kathryn McCutchan named director of social services for Homage

LYNNWOOD—Homage, the largest provider of services for seniors and people with disabilities in Snohomish County, has named Kathryn McCutchan director of social services. McCutchan brings nearly three decades of expertise in behavioral health services management, community-based programming in prevention and intervention services, federal grant management, and project development and planning to her new position.

She has served as administrator for Hope House Home for the Elderly, deputy director of Empowering Pacific Island Communities, executive director of Pacific Youth and Community Development and has worked for the Department of Human and Social Services of the Government of American Samoa.

In her new role, McCutchan will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight of social service programs administered under the auspices of Homage.

“We are happy to have Kathryn join our team,” said Keith Bell, CEO of Homage. “Her work in government and the nonprofit community, especially caring for the unique needs of older adults, will be invaluable to our clients. We are confident that Kathryn’s leadership and experience will greatly benefit Homage and the community we serve.”

As Homage’s director of social services, McCutchan will ensure Homage’s programs efficiently and effectively meet the needs of the target population in a culturally responsive manner, provide professional support, promote growth opportunities for Homage’s frontline and management staff, explore funding sources to expand programs and services, and strengthening organizational partnerships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.

“I am honored to join Homage, a great organization with dedicated people committed to helping the most vulnerable segment of our community: the elderly and people with disabilities,” said Kathryn McCutchan. “I look forward to working with the staff and managers to provide optimal service to customers who reach out to Homage for assistance. I hope to help Homage further expand its program sustainability portfolio and develop and offer new programs.”

McCutchan is deeply committed to serving the community, having served as president and executive director of the Pacific Behavioral Health Collaborating Council for the Pacific Region and as a board member of Hope House and Catholic Social Services in American Samoa. In 2022, she was appointed chair of the American Samoa Workforce Development Board by Governor Lemanu Mauga of American Samoa. She is the proud president of the Fa’asao High School Alumni Association, which raises money to invest in Catholic education. She currently serves on the board of the Office of Catholic Education for American Samoa.

For more information about Homage and its programs, please visit www.homage.org.

SOURCE: Kudos