Executive Director Katie Terino is an innovator, a doer, and a proactive communicator with a problem-solving mindset and a deep dedication to building an inclusive, supportive community for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her depth and breadth of experience infuses every aspect of her work at HOPe: She previously spent a decade in school administration, at organizations ranging from a small start-up elementary school to major universities, spanning areas from program development to marketing and fundraising to technology. Katie has also served on five nonprofit boards, including HOPe’s. She loves working with others who strive to understand the pain points for individuals and families who use disability services and identify unique and inspiring ways to solve them.

“We have all had a time in our lives when we didn't belong. Imagine feeling like you didn't belong all your life, with a hyper-focus on what you can't do. The HOPe Community is a respite from all that.”

Professional Highlights:

• MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

• Member, Empower Success Corp's Nonprofit Executive RoundTable (NET) Cohort 8 

• Member, Provider's Council Business Practices Committee

• Member, Mass DayHab Coalition's Reopening Workgroup in response to COVID-19