Staff

Led by Executive Director, Kathy Cloutier, our nearly 100 full and part-time staff members at Dorcas International are passionate about the work they do. Our team—comprised of those who believe in social justice, equality, empowerment and the acceptance of all—works tirelessly every day to make sure that our vital programs and services are available, accessible, and beneficial to all the people we serve.

Executive Director, Kathy Cloutier

Now in her 10^th year serving as Executive Director of Dorcas International, Kathy is a steadfast proponent of equity, opportunity and social justice. She is a seasoned, visionary and versatile executive with more than two decades of leadership experience within both the non-profit and private sectors.

Kathy is a founding member of Rhode Island’s Immigrant Coalition, and Treasurer of the International Charter School’s Board of Trustees, the Greater Providence Adult Education Consortium, and Rhode Island’s Refugee Support Network. 

Fast Facts about our amazing and diverse staff

93% of our employees speak at least two languages

14% of current employees are past clients of Dorcas International

41% of our employees are foreign born

Several of our staff members speak up to five languages

Our staff members represent five different continents