Katie Dunfey has worked in various capacities at Southern NH Services throughout her career, giving her a broad understanding of the agency. She began her career at SNHS in food and nutrition programs and was instrumental in expanding the Summer Food Services Program to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months. Katie went on to work in Workforce Development programs and lead the charge to develop curriculum for parents receiving TANF to become more employable and have the skills needed to re-enter the workforce.  During the pandemic, she provided oversight in the COVID-related emergency rental programs at SNHS and was the lead on the statewide Community Action Partnership rental assistance operations team.

Katie is a Nationally Certified Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) Implementer and a Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP). In her current role as Innovation and Strategy Director, Katie brings her knowledge and experience to help guide the agency toward a Whole Family approach to service delivery. This aims to focus on the strengths and needs of all family members to guide them toward self-sufficiency.  She is responsible for the agency’s Community Needs Assessment and Strategic plan and oversees various programs including RSVP, homelessness prevention programs, VITA, and Western Hillsborough County Family Programming. 

Katie and her three children live in Manchester, NH. In her personal time, Katie enjoys traveling with her children, attending concerts, and leading an active lifestyle.