Development Assistant Kathi Zimmerman’s primary responsibility is taking care of the foundation’s donors. In this role she writes stewardship notes, plans the details of CCF-sponsored events, and aids staff with anything involving development. Before working at CCF, Kathi served as development coordinator at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center and was a high school English, French, and reading teacher for 16 years. She is a graduate of the University of New Orleans, where she earned her undergraduate degree and master of education.
Kathi is a fantastic chef and enjoys catering parties on the weekend. She also has a wonderful group of girlfriends, many of whom have been part of her Novel Divas Book Club for over 15 years! Kathi’s greatest achievement is being a mother to her two daughters and a grandmother of four wonderful grandchildren. She is a member of St. Francis Xavier Church.