Donovan, an Audit Supervisor for Whittlesey and Hadley, P.C in Hartford, is one of three new board members.

Connecticut Humanities, the state’s nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has announced the election of Katherine Donovan to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors. Donovan joins two other new board members, Jason Kass and Robert Svensk, beginning terms in July 2017.

Ms. Donovan received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation from the University of Hartford. She has completed continuing education in accounting and auditing with a special focus on nonprofit and employee benefit plans. Ms. Donovan is active in her profession and the community – she is a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants and Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as Hartford’s Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs. Katherine has been an advisor to Connecticut Humanities’ Audit Committee since 2015.

Connecticut Humanities’ Board of Directors meets quarterly and is responsible for setting policies, reviewing budgets, assisting in fundraising, participating in committee work, and serving as an important link between Connecticut Humanities and the public.