Kathleen Durham

Kathleen Durham has served as the Executive Director of the Eleanor Roosevelt Leadership Center since September 1, 2008. She graduated from Pepperdine Law School, Malibu, CA in 1984. Kathleen practiced Business and Employment Law in California and New York before moving to Savannah, Georgia. Prior to practicing law, Kathleen was Director of Labor Relations for the U. S. Customs Service in Los Angeles, CA. After leaving Dutchess County in 1997, she served as Vice-President of Business & Economic Development for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce in Savannah, Georgia, and Director of Public Engagement for Savannah Public Schools. Kathleen has a background in economic and small business development. She has used her vast experience to help people and organizations achieve desired strategic and personal results through training, consulting services, workshops, and seminars. She has served on a number of non-profit boards and believes service is the rent you pay for your space on earth. Kathleen loves public speaking and writing. She lives in Rhinebeck, New York.